Jamie Thorsen

Kents Hill School Supports Students with Mentorship Program

The only woman on the executive committee of the investment bank she worked for, Jamie Thorsen also achieved the longest tenure as the head of FX in a global bank while at BMO. A passionate advocate of education, Jamie Thorsen has served as a trustee for educational institutions such as Kents Hill School.

Situated among the Belgrade Lakes approximately an hour away from Portland, Maine, Kents Hill School provides its students with a holistic educational experience on its 400-acre campus. The school operates with what it calls its Four-Dimensional (4D) Academic Curriculum, which, in addition to student knowledge, also emphasizes character, skills, and the ability to reflect.

In order to support students through their journeys in these four areas, Kents Hill offers its Academic Coaching program. Each student in the program receives an adult mentor to guide him or her in succeeding academically, socially, and emotionally. These students learn how to approach the planning process, work on problem-solving skills, and target other practices to ready them for college and career.

In level one of the program, mentors meet individually with the students three times each week to create personalized learning goals. They focus on building student strengths, giving feedback, and encouraging participation in special workshops and study sessions. In level two, students participate in a similar coaching process as a group, meeting three times each week with their peers and their mentor.

Thorsen McNulty Family Foundation Supports Education

For more than three decades, Jamie Thorsen served as an executive managing director with the Bank of Montreal, managing the Global Foreign Exchange group and the China Capital Markets group. Active within the Thorsen McNulty Family Foundation, Jamie Thorsen co-chaired the organization’s Gala and Hat Luncheon.

Established in 1996, the Thorsen McNulty Family Foundation is committed to funding meaningful charitable causes in the local community, as well as educational institutions. In recent years, the foundation has made contributions to entities such as Denison University, a private college based in Granville, Ohio, and the Kents Hill School, a preparatory high school in Kents Hill, Maine.

The foundation has also made generous donations to the National Women’s History Museum in Alexandria, Virginia, which focuses on empowering women by celebrating their contributions to the history and culture of the United States. As of 2019, the Thorsen McNulty Family Foundation had over half a million dollars in assets and $1.2 million in revenue.

Profit & Loss Magazine Recognizes FX Industry Leaders

An executive managing director with the Bank of Montreal for more than three decades, Jamie Thorsten managed the Global Foreign Exchange group and the China Capital Markets group. The only female head of global foreign exchange (FX) at the time, Jamie Thorsten was named a 2009 Woman Worth Watching and made the Profit & Loss Magazine 2010 Hall of Fame.

Established in 1999, Profit & Loss Magazine employs a staff of seasoned journalists to provide key insights into developments in the FX industry. Published twice a year, the magazine provides coverage of the buy and sell side of FX, as well as daily news articles from its online site. By focusing on strategic shifts and technological advances that affect the ever-evolving FX landscape, the publication offers readers the knowledge they need to grow and thrive.

Profit & Loss Magazine celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2009 by establishing a Hall of Fame to honor accomplishments in the foreign exchange industry. In 2010, the publication inducted its first six members.

Corporate Sponsorship Supports Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

Jamie Thorsten holds a master of business administration from Benedictine University and a bachelor of science in psychology from Denison University, where she continues to serve as a member of the board of trustees. Active with several community organizations, Jamie Thorsten previously served as a member of the finance committee for Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

A world-renowned pediatric hospital, the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago relies on philanthropic giving to fund its life-saving programs and services. As a non-profit medical center, the hospital actively seeks corporate partnerships that play a key role in hospital research and operation of the family services department.

By aligning themselves with Lurie Children’s Hospital, companies not only improve their brand image and boost morale, but also send a strong message that the health of children and families is a top priority. Lurie Children’s offers various opportunities for corporate sponsorship, including employee giving programs, cause-related marketing, and sponsorship of special fundraising events. To learn more about how businesses can collaborate with Lurie Children’s, visit http://www.luriechildrens.org.