Pamela Joyner


Pamela J. Joyner is an American businesswoman and art collector, and has been called an "activist collector" by ArtReview, for her focus on African-American art from the 1940s onwards.

Early life

Joyner is the daughter of teacher Gloria O. Joyner and psychologist Lewis B. Joyner. She earned a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Career

Joyner is the founding partner of Avid Partners, a San Francisco-based marketing firm providing consulting services for private equity and capital venture funds.
In January 2019, Joyner commenced a five-year term as chair of the Tate Americas Foundation. She is a member of the board of the Art Institute of Chicago and of the J. Paul Getty Trust.

Personal life

In September 2004, Joyner married Alfred J. Giuffrida in San Francisco, both having been previously married. Together with her husband Fred J. Giuffrida, they have created the Joyner/Giuffrida Collection of African-American art.