Giving Back

"…young people continue to astound and inspire me with their passion, idealism and commitment to creating a better world for themselves and others. …Investing in a young person with big dreams to change the world is one of the most powerful investments we can make." — Cheryl Dorsey

Jennifer Siebel Newsom ON Giving Back

Founder and CEO, MissRepresentation

Q: What cause(s) have you chosen to support and why does it resonate with you?

A: While there are so many important causes out there, I am committed to doing what I can to empower women and girls and give youth and families the tools to fulfill their potential. I am a firm believer that if we can help more women into leadership, we’ll see a more transformational style of leadership that embodies empathic, compassionate, collaborative ... READ MORE »

Jennifer Chen ON Giving Back

Co-founder & President, Givology

Q: Why is it important for every single person sharing this earth to give back in some capacity?

A: Without getting overly pedantic, nature and nurture factor into the person we have developed into today. I think that we were all given what we have without having control over our birth. But I also think a large component is formed by our experiences and upbringing. Life is unfair, but can’t we all try to make it a little more ... READ MORE »

A World of Possibility is Within Your Reach

claudia ON Giving Back

One woman I have tremendous respect for is Jane Wurwand, the founder and owner of Dermalogica. For over 25 years, she has not only built the skincare industry’s # 1 professional brand, but her International Dermal Institute has inspired and trained over 100,000 skin therapists (99% of whom are women) in over 80 countries. Having READ MORE »

Osi Mizrahi ON Giving Back

Director, Serve the flow

Q: What cause(s) have you chosen to support and why does it resonate with you?

A: I support Women to Women International; I grew up in Israel where war was part of our daily life. I know the importance of supporting women. My mom took care of 4 kids herself, sometimes for months. I know the power of women and I believe that it takes a whole village of women to raise a child. READ MORE »

Zainab Salbi ON Giving Back

Founder, Women for Women International

Q: What cause(s) have you chosen to support and why does it resonate with you?

A: Women, Women, Women. I feel investing in women is a one-stop approach for most problems. From health to poverty, from education to food production, women are at the core of most needed solutions for the world's crises. So I invest and dedicate all my life to serving women. READ MORE »

Noha Waibsnaider ON Giving Back

Founder & CEO, Peeled Snacks

Q: What cause(s) have you chosen to support and why does it resonate with you?

A: The American Farmland Trust because they support sustainable farms in the US -- an issue that deeply concerns me and my company. We need more American farms, both for our food in general, and to source fruit for Peeled Snacks. Also, the National Alliance for Mental Illness because my family has been affected by mental illness and one in four ... READ MORE »