Early Life
Linda Pritzker was born in September 1953, in a Midwestern Jewish household. She is the daughter of Robert Pritzker and Audrey nee Gilbert. Pritzker's early life was rooted in the Midwest, where she was raised within the context of a well-known family with a history of business success and dedication to philanthropy.
Rise to Success
Pritzker pursued higher education, studying at Antioch University, and later earned a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, with a focus on Jungian analysis. Before her career as a business owner, she worked as a psychotherapist. In 1995, she began studying with Tibetan meditation master Tulku Sangak Rinpoche and became fluent in Tibetan, and was ordained a lama in 2005. She is the co-founder of the Namchak Foundation, where she is actively involved in the teachings of the Namchak tradition, making its time-tested meditation practices accessible to westerners.
Key Business Strategies
While specific details about her investment strategies are not widely available, her wealth stems from the family's broader investments, particularly in the hospitality sector through Hyatt Hotels, and other ventures.
Philanthropy
Pritzker is deeply involved in philanthropy, particularly through the Namchak Foundation, which promotes Tibetan Buddhist teachings and practices.
