Stephanie Field Harris has joined the University of Chicago Board of Trustees for a five-year term that began in May 2025.
Harris is known for her civic and philanthropic work, serving on several boards in the Chicago area, including the Field Foundation of Illinois. She has also been involved with the University of Chicago Medical Center as a trustee since 2009.
David M. Rubenstein, chair of the University of Chicago Board of Trustees, and Barry Fields, chair of the Medical Center Board and vice chair of the University Board, commented on Harris’ election.
“Stephanie is a distinguished leader who has a deep knowledge of UChicago and its values, which Barry has seen first-hand from her distinguished service on the Medical Center Board,” said Rubenstein, JD’73. “We are eager to continue learning from Stephanie and her expertise as the University works to achieve its strategic goals.”
“Stephanie brings a depth of experience in civic leadership, philanthropy and institutional governance that will be invaluable to the Board,” said President Paul Alivisatos. “We are grateful for her continued partnership and her thoughtful commitment to advancing the University of Chicago’s mission.”
Harris also serves on other boards such as the Woman’s Board of the Art Institute of Chicago, board of governors at Lake Forest Open Lands Association, and advisory board at Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University. Her previous roles include board chair at Terra Foundation for American Art and positions with Lincoln Park Zoo and Francis W. Parker School. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University earned in 1999.