| 词条 | Pat Stryker |
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| name = Pat Stryker | image = | caption = | birth_name = Patricia A. Stryker | birth_date = {{birth based on age as of date|61|2018|3|12}}[1] | birth_place = | residence = Fort Collins, Colorado, US | nationality = American | education = | occupation = | networth = US $3.6 billion[1] | boards = | spouse = Divorced | children = 3 | relatives = Jon Stryker (brother) Ronda Stryker (sister) | website = }} Patricia A. Stryker[2] (born 1956) is an American billionaire businessperson, philanthropist, and political activist. Stryker is the granddaughter of Homer Stryker, surgeon and founder of Stryker Corporation, a medical technology company. Since the early 2000s, she has become more active in civic life. In 2001, she founded the Bohemian Foundation, which focuses on music, arts and the community through grantmaking, programs, and events. She donated $3 million to defeat a 2002 ballot initiative regarding bilingual education in Colorado. In 2004, she gave $20 million to Colorado State University, mostly to benefit its football team. Stryker bought Sonoma's Sommer Vineyards in 1999, which she rebuilt, replanted, and rechristened as Stryker Sonoma.[3] It covers 32 acres (129,000 m²) in Alexander Valley, California, producer of classic vinifera varieties Bordeaux and Zinfandel. In May 2016, she sold the winery to focus on her foundation work.[4] As of 2016, Stryker ranks #264 on the Forbes Women 400.[5] Bohemian FoundationStryker has funded the Bohemian Foundation[7] which, in addition to national and international programs, funds music and other initiatives in Larimer County, Colorado, the Fort Collins, Colorado area,[6] notably the annual Bohemian Nights at New West Fest.[7] She has also donated a substantial amount to Colorado State University, which is located in Fort Collins.[7] Political donationsIn 2006, Stryker gave $500,000 to the Coalition for Progress, a political action committee that donated heavily to support Democratic party candidates in Michigan elections.[8] In 2008, Stryker gave $87,500 to the Presidential Inaugural Committee for President-Elect Barack Obama.[9] Stryker donated $3 million to defeat a 2002 ballot initiative regarding bilingual education in Colorado.[7] Stryker donated $1.5 million to Priorities USA Action, a Super PAC supporting Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in 2016.[10] She was among the largest donors in the 2016 election.[11][12] Political alliesStryker, Jared Polis, Tim Gill, and Rutt Bridges are known in Colorado political circles as "The Four Horsemen" (aka "Gang of Four" or "The Four Millionaires") who have donated to liberal causes, fought against gerrymandering, and were instrumental in stealing Colorado politics from social conservatives.[13][14][15] Significant political contributions from the four to favored Democratic candidates has played a role in electing a Democratic majority in Colorado's house and senate.[16][17] Stryker has been frequently represented at political meetings by Al Yates, former president of Colorado State University.[13] Democracy AllianceAccording to New York Times reporter Matt Bai, Stryker attended the April 2005 meeting of the Democracy Alliance near Scottsdale, Arizona. Personal lifeStryker is divorced, with three children, and lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, US.[1] References1. ^1 2 {{cite web|title=Forbes profile: Pat Stryker|url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/pat-stryker/|website=Forbes|accessdate=12 March 2018}} 2. ^SEC regarding Stryker Corp. {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710170552/http://edgar.brand.edgar-online.com/EFX_dll/EDGARpro.dll?FetchFilingHtmlSection1%3FSectionID=614585-1881-13816&SessionID=81WZHvEvZgiik77 |date=2011-07-10 }} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.strykersonoma.com/|title=CloudAccess.net Message|author=|date=|website=www.strykersonoma.com|accessdate=12 March 2018}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.coloradoan.com/story/money/business/2016/05/03/pat-stryker-sells-sonoma-winery/83870090/|title=Pat Stryker sells Sonoma, California winery|author=|date=|website=coloradoan.com|accessdate=12 March 2018}} 5. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/pat-stryker/?list=forbes-400/women|title=Pat Stryker|work=Forbes|access-date=2017-05-19|language=en}} 6. ^{{cite web|title=The Bohemian Foundation|url=http://www.bohemianfoundation.org|website=bohemianfoundation.org|accessdate=October 11, 2015}} 7. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.timescall.com/entertainment/ci_30176746/new-west-fest-boasts-all-colorado-lineup-and|title=New West Fest boasts all Colorado lineup and band reunion|last=Vendegna|first=Michelle|date=2017-07-29|work=Longmont Times-Call|access-date=2018-10-07}} 8. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=17861&keywords=overturn|title=Jon Stryker Strikes Again in Michigan - Human Events|author=|date=|website=humanevents.com|accessdate=12 March 2018}} 9. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.pic2009.org/page/content/bundlers/|title=The Inauguration of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden - Inaugural Committee Bundlers|author=|date=20 February 2009|website=archive.org|accessdate=12 March 2018|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090220013726/http://www.pic2009.org/page/content/bundlers/|archivedate=20 February 2009|df=}} 10. ^{{cite news |date=May 27, 2016 |title= The Top Donors Backing Hillary Clinton's Super PAC |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/ivonaiacob/2016/05/27/top-donors-hillary-clinton-superpac/#259f3ea42740 |newspaper=Forbes }} 11. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/11/us/politics/wealthy-families-presidential-candidates.html|title=From Fracking to Finance, a Torrent of Campaign Cash|last=Lichtblau|first=Eric|date=2015-10-10|work=The New York Times|access-date=2017-05-19|last2=Confessore|first2=Nicholas|issn=0362-4331}} 12. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/10/12/pat-stryker-clinton-megadonor/73822486/|title=Pat Stryker is ‘megadonor’ to presidential race|work=USA TODAY|access-date=2017-05-19|language=en}} 13. ^1 2 3 4 {{cite news|author1=Stuart Steers|title=The Gang of Four|url=http://www.5280.com/magazine/2005/05/gang-four?page=full|work=5280 The Denver Magazine|date=May 2005|quote=In 2002 an initiative placed on the ballot by a group called English for the Children would have eliminated most bilingual programs in Colorado. Fearing the law would destroy her daughter's school, Stryker donated $3 million to the successful campaign to defeat the initiative. Her donation was widely credited with turning voters against it.|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151013001558/http://www.5280.com/magazine/2005/05/gang-four?page=full|archivedate=2015-10-13|df=}} 14. ^{{cite news|last=Healy|first=Rita|title=The Gay Mogul Changing U.S. Politics|url=http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1606679,00.html|accessdate=8 March 2013|newspaper=TIME|date=4 April 2007|quote=An hour south of Laramie, in Ft. Collins, lives medical equipment heiress Pat Stryker, who is, along with Gill, known in local political circles as one of 'The Four Millionaires.' (Actually Stryker is a billionaire; her brother Jon is gay and both give generously to gay causes.)}} 15. ^{{cite news|title=NYT Reporter Glosses Over Efforts by Big Liberal Donors|url=http://freebeacon.com/nyt-reporter-glosses-over-efforts-by-big-liberal-donors/|accessdate=8 March 2013|newspaper=Washington Free Beacon|date=17 December 2012|quote=Jon Stryker, the brother of Gill’s friend and Colorado Democracy Alliance cofounder Pat Stryker, contributed at least $2 million to Obama’s super PAC Priorities USA. Stryker and Gill are half of the 'Gang of Four' in Colorado politics, along with Jared Polis and Rutt Bridges.}} 16. ^{{cite web|title=Denver Best Behind-the-Scenes Political Power Brokers - Jared Polis, Tim Gill, Rutt Bridges and Pat Stryker|url=http://www.westword.com/bestof/2005/award/best-behind-the-scenes-political-power-brokers-41327/|work=Best Of Denver|publisher=Westword|accessdate=8 March 2013|date=24 March 2005|quote=While Republicans made gains in most states across the country (especially the red ones), Democrats achieved majorities in both houses of the Colorado Legislature for the first time in forty years. It wouldn't have added up that way without this fearsome foursome.}} 17. ^{{cite news|title=Democrats' Colorado Gold Rush Turns Into a Bust|url=http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2009/08/24/democrats_colorado_gold_rush_turns_into_a_bust_97995.html|accessdate=8 March 2013|newspaper=RealClearPolitics|date=24 August 2009|quote=In this decade, a group of liberal multimillionaires -- Tim Gill, Rutt Bridges, Jared Polis and Pat Stryker -- developed "the Colorado model," not only funding candidates, but setting up think tanks, advocacy groups and public relations operations designed to oust Republicans and install Democrats.}} External links
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