On November 16th, Women United hosted its 6th Annual Leadership Breakfast in celebration of women leading in business and philanthropy. This year served as a call to action for women and all members of our community to create positive change through sharing their time, talent, and treasure.
Lauren Bush Lauren is the Founder and Chief Brand Officer of FEED, a social business and impact-driven lifestyle brand whose mission is to “create good products that help FEED the world”. A graduate of Princeton University, Lauren is also a fashion model and designer. When purchased, a FEED bag provides meals for one child in school for one year. FEED was founded in 2007 and has since provided over 120 million meals through non-profit giving partners globally and in the US.
For her work with FEED, Lauren has received multiple awards including Fortune Magazine’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs in 2009 and one of Inc. Magazine’s 30 Under 30 in 2010. Lauren also routinely speaks at global conferences that focus on business, philanthropy, and the issues of hunger and poverty. Examples include Forbes 400 Summit on Philanthropy, Forbes Women, Women in the World, Atlantic Ideas, and Aspen Ideas. She also serves on the Board of the Food Bank for NYC.
Lauren is the daughter of Neil and Sharon Bush, granddaughter of former President George H. W. Bush, niece of former President George W. Bush and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush. She is married to David Lauren, son of fashion designer Ralph Lauren. They have 3 sons.
We are so excited to have Lauren Bush Lauren speaking at the 6th Annual Women’s Leadership Breakfast and hope you will join us for this incredible event.
Women United consists of women leadership givers who are passionate and committed to the work of the United Way. Men who support the contributions of women are encouraged to also attend the breakfast.
Businesses and individuals interested in Women United and sponsoring this and future events are invited to complete the SPONSOR FORM and contact Alaina Gilpin.
