Judith Kent

Judith Ellen Kent (born 1956) is an American business executive and philanthropist with a background in organizational psychology and marketing. She has held roles in corporate management and philanthropy, and is involved in charitable initiatives through the James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation.

Early life and education Kent was born in 1956 in Bethesda, Maryland, to a Jewish family. Her father, Robert Kent, was a businessman who held interests in insurance and real estate through his company, Kent Companies, based in Rockville, Maryland. Following her undergraduate degree, she pursued a master's degree in organizational psychology at the Catholic University of America. Her involvement represented a more direct approach than her prior financial contributions, as high-dollar donors rarely engage in door-to-door canvassing.

Personal life In 1983, Kent married Jamie Dimon in a ceremony led by a rabbi, fulfilling a compromise, as Kent's family had hoped Dimon would convert to Judaism, but he declined. The couple has three daughters. Over the years, Dimon has credited Kent with providing stability and support throughout his career in finance.