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Business Wire
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Mary Alice Stephenson Named to Fast Company's Impact Council
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mary Alice Stephenson, Founder & CEO GLAM4GOOD, has joined Fast Company's exclusive Impact Council. Mary Alice Stephenson, Founder & CEO of GLAM4GOOD Named to Fast Company's Impact Council The Fast Company Impact Council is a collective of the most innovative leaders in business. Members meet several times a year for invitation-only live events, roundtable discussions, and virtual sessions on some of the most promising opportunities and most pressing challenges of our time. These gatherings focus on the role companies and council members can play in shaping the future. Fast Company amplifies members' impact by publishing their thought-leadership and tapping their expertise to inform the publication's coverage of innovation across the business world. "I'm thrilled to join the Fast Company Impact Council and stand alongside such an inspiring group of changemakers. At GLAM4GOOD, we believe in the power of innovation with purpose, and I'm honored to contribute to conversations that shape a more inclusive and impactful future. This council is a powerful platform to amplify ideas, drive action, and collaborate on solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time." — Mary Alice Stephenson, Founder & CEO, GLAM4GOOD Mary Alice Stephenson is an award-winning philanthropist and recognized leader in social impact. Her work has earned her numerous honors, including Deepak Chopra's Visionary Award, the Voice of Hope Honor from Birch Family Services, the Chris Greicius Celebrity Award from Make-A-Wish, FounderMade's Future of Beauty Award, the Help Hero Award from Help USA, and the Most Innovative People Award from the United Nations' World Summit on Innovation. A trusted voice in purpose-driven work, Mary Alice has had the honor of partnering with former First Lady Michelle Obama for the White House Fashion Education Workshop and with MIT's Martin Trust Center for Entrepreneurship. 'The Impact Council represents the ideal version of Fast Company's readers,' says editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan. 'These are some of the more creative, mission-driven people in business, with some of the most original ideas about how to solve big problems and build the future. It is our great pleasure and privilege to bring this community together.' ABOUT GLAM4GOOD GLAM4GOOD IS A LEADING NONPROFIT THAT REPURPOSES UNUSED MERCHANDISE TO ADDRESS CLOTHING AND SELF-CARE INSECURITY IN AMERICA. THE ORGANIZATION BOLSTERS SELF-ESTEEM AND EMPOWERS DIGNITY WHILE DIVERTING INDUSTRY EXCESS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE IN NEED. Founded in 2016 by Mary Alice Stephenson, GLAM4GOOD has been a pioneering force in addressing clothing and self-care insecurity and fashion sustainability across the US. The organization repurposes unused merchandise from top fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands to help those facing hardship. As an event-driven foundation that provides life-changing experiences, free clothing and beauty giveaways, and confidence-bolstering initiatives to enhance the lives of everyday heroes and people in need, GLAM4GOOD has impacted more than 170,000 people in 32 states, delivering over $75 million in essential goods to individuals and families in need across the country. ABOUT FAST COMPANY Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with our sister publication Inc., and can be found online at
Business Wire
02-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
GLAM4GOOD Empowers Women Changemakers at MIT's 3rd Annual Female Founders Pitch Competition
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- GLAM4GOOD, the innovative female-founded and led social impact organization proudly announces its expanded mission to support female social impact entrepreneurs. This important initiative launched at MIT Sloan Club of New York's Annual MIT Female Founders Pitch Competition. GLAM4GOOD's Social Good Grant program is part of the organization's broader initiative to uplift female-led ventures focused on equity, inclusion, and lasting social change. This marks the beginning of a growing effort by GLAM4GOOD to invest in and amplify Share As part of this collaboration, GLAM4GOOD awarded GLAM4GOOD Social Good Grants to two visionary ventures: Birth By Us, founded by Mercy Oladipo and Ijeoma Uche, and Givtra, founded by sisters Melinda and Janet Liu. These startups are driving change in healthcare equity and charitable giving, aligning with GLAM4GOOD's mission to uplift female founders creating impact at scale. Birth By Us is innovating to improve maternal health outcomes in communities of color, while Givtra is pioneering trust-centered tools to make charitable donations more effective and transparent. 'Our support of these extraordinary female founders reflects GLAM4GOOD's deep commitment to empowering women who are transforming communities and industries through their work,' said Mary Alice Stephenson, Founder and CEO of GLAM4GOOD. 'We're proud to champion female leaders who are building ventures with purpose and lasting social impact.' GLAM4GOOD's connection to MIT runs even deeper. In Summer 2024, Mary Alice Stephenson served as a mentor and board member for the prestigious MIT delta v Student Venture Accelerator, the capstone entrepreneurial program at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, which helps student entrepreneurs launch their ventures into the real world. In another impactful moment, Mary Alice Stephenson was invited by Susan Neal at StartMIT, the Martin Trust Center's flagship bootcamp, to share her personal journey as a social entrepreneur with MIT students. 'Sharing the GLAM4GOOD founder story and our mission with over 200 students—both in the room and streaming in—was incredibly meaningful,' said Stephenson. 'To speak to the next generation of innovators about the power of purpose-driven leadership was a full-circle moment I'll never forget.' The MIT Female Founders Pitch Competition, hosted annually by the MIT Sloan Club of New York, is the Club's flagship event and a powerful platform to address gender disparities in entrepreneurship. The event gathers founders, investors, experts, and sponsors to highlight and support underrepresented talent in venture creation. 'We are incredibly thankful to GLAM4GOOD for their amazing support and generous grant contribution to this year's MIT Female Founders Pitch Competition! Their commitment to social good is inspiring, and their support will make a real difference in helping our Social Good Grant winners turn bold and important ideas into impact." -Peter Dolch, Chair, MIT Sloan Alumni Club of NY GLAM4GOOD's Social Good Grant program is part of the organization's broader initiative to uplift female-led ventures focused on equity, inclusion, and lasting social change. This marks the beginning of a growing effort by GLAM4GOOD to invest in and amplify women building a better world. About GLAM4GOOD GLAM4GOOD is a leading nonprofit that repurposes unused merchandise to address clothing and self-care insecurity in America. The organization bolsters self-esteem and empowers dignity while diverting industry excess, creating opportunities for people in need. Founded in 2016 by Mary Alice Stephenson, GLAM4GOOD has been a pioneering force in addressing clothing and self-care insecurity and fashion sustainability across the US. The organization repurposes unused merchandise from top fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands to help those facing hardship. As an event-driven foundation that provides life-changing experiences, free clothing & beauty giveaways, and confidence-bolstering initiatives to enhance the lives of everyday heroes and people in need, GLAM4GOOD has impacted more than 170,000 people in 32 states, delivering over $75 million in essential goods to individuals and families in need across the country. The MIT Sloan Club of New York is a mission-driven organization that connects members of the MIT and Sloan communities through events that inspire, educate, and foster collaboration. With a commitment to equity and excellence, the Club plays a vital role in shaping the conversation around innovation and entrepreneurship. Follow GLAM4GOOD on social media @GLAM4GOOD.
