Kelly Sawyer Patricof
Kelly Sawyer Patricof is a Canadian-American businesswoman. She was named as one of Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2024.[1]
She is the Co-CEO of the nonprofit Baby2Baby. Baby2Baby has given over 22 million diapers and other essentials to low-income families. FEMA reached out to the nonprofit for help during the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] Baby2Baby can create diapers for 80% less than the retail price. They were recognized as the "most innovative nonprofit in the world" by Fast Company.[3]
Patricof and California Governor Gavin Newsom led a policy change of no more taxes on diapers in California.[4]
Patricof and her co-founder, Kelly Weinstein, host a yearly party. It has raised millions for their non-profit.[5]
She additionally made the Create & Cultivate 100.[6] She's been profiled by CNBC,[7] Forbes,[8] LaLigne,[9] and Rent the Runway,[10] and the book 100 Making a Difference.[11]
She was a speaker at the 30/50 Summit.[12] She is the creative director of Satine Boutique.[13]
She is also a children's book author. She co-wrote the children's book A Bear to Share.[14]
Patricof was a model in Vancouver, Canada.[5][15]
She lives with her husband and two children in Los Angeles, California.[15]
References
change- ↑ Saldaña, Zoe (2024-04-17). "Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein: The 100 Most Influential People of 2024". TIME. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ↑ "This is How Private Companies Can Work with the Government to Support Parents".
- ↑ "Kelly Sawyer Patricof". SXSW 2024 Schedule. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ↑ Twitter (2019-05-07). "No more sales taxes on diapers and tampons under Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 Whitney, Christine. "How Baby2Baby, L.A.'s Blockbuster Fundraiser, Comes Together". WSJ. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ↑ "Philanthropy: Kelly Sawyer & Norah Weinstein, Baby2Baby". Create + Cultivate. 2017-01-23. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ↑ staff, CNBC com (2024-02-28). "Kelly Sawyer Patricof". CNBC. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ↑ Zalis, Shelley. "From A Moment To A Movement: Baby2Baby Co-CEOs On The Importance Of Giving Back With Generosity". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ↑ "Kelly Sawyer Patricof | Journal". lalignenyc.com. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ↑ "Rent the Runway". Rent the Runway. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ↑ "KELLY SAWYER PATRICOF". 100 Making a Difference. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ↑ MSNBC (2023-02-15), Jessica Alba and Kelly Sawyer Patricof join 30/50 Summit, retrieved 2024-05-29
- ↑ "Profile: Kelly Sawyer Patricof". Jenni Kayne. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ↑ "Kelly Sawyer Patricof - Children's Book Author". bookroo.com. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Women in FRAME: Kelly Sawyer Patricof". FRAME. Retrieved 2024-05-29.