Kelly Sawyer Patricof
Kelly Sawyer Patricof is a Canadian-American businesswoman and philanthropist. She was named as one of Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2024.[1]
Career[edit]
Patricof was formally a model in New York City, where she realized the needs of low-income families while volunteering.[2][3] She is the creative director of Satine Boutique[4] and made the Create & Cultivate 100.[5]
Patricof co-wrote the children's book A Bear to Share.[6]
She's been profiled by LaLigne,[7] Rent the Runway,[8] and the book 100 Making a Difference.[9]
Baby2Baby[edit]
Patricof and Norah Weinstein are the co-CEOS of the Los-Angeles nonprofit Baby2Baby. The nonprofit was founded in 2011,[3][10] and provides a "wide range of necessities" for families with newborns. It gained attention for producing diapers for 80% cheaper than the retail price.[11] The nonprofit worked with the New York governor's office to distribute 20 million diapers at food banks in the state.[12] Its "disaster relief and emergency response program" allows it to distribute necessities to families in the U.S. who are impacted by natural disasters;[11] in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in 2017, Baby2Baby sent 1.1 million items to Texas.[3] In 2020, Baby2Baby worked with FEMA to distribute baby formula, which was undergoing a shortage in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[12] They were recognized as one of the 10 most innovative nonprofits by Fast Company[13] and made Fast Company's World-Changing Idea List.[14]
Patricof and Weinstein host a yearly gala which has raised millions for their non-profit.[2]
Patricof and Weinstein successfully lobbied California Governor Gavin Newsom to eliminate the state's sales tax on diapers.[12][15]
In 2023, she was a speaker at the 30/50 Summit.[16]
Personal life[edit]
Patricof was born in London. She grew up in Vancouver.[3]
She lives with her husband and two children in Los Angeles, California.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Saldaña, Zoe (2024-04-17). "Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein: The 100 Most Influential People of 2024". TIME. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ a b Whitney, Christine. "How Baby2Baby, L.A.'s Blockbuster Fundraiser, Comes Together". WSJ. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ a b c d e "Women in FRAME: Kelly Sawyer Patricof". FRAME. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ "Profile: Kelly Sawyer Patricof". Jenni Kayne. 2016-02-16. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ "Philanthropy: Kelly Sawyer & Norah Weinstein, Baby2Baby". Create + Cultivate. 2017-01-23. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ "Kelly Sawyer Patricof". Harper Collins.
- ^ "Kelly Sawyer Patricof". LaLigne. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ "Kelly Sawyer Patricof & Norah Weinstein". Rent the Runway. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ "KELLY SAWYER PATRICOF". 100 Making a Difference. 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.
- ^ a b "Kelly Sawyer Patricof". CNBC. 2024-02-28. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ a b c "This is How Private Companies Can Work with the Government to Support Parents". Fast Company. 2021-09-27.
- ^ "10 Most Innovative Non-Profits". Fast Company.
- ^ "World Changing Idea List". Fast Company.
- ^ "No more sales taxes on diapers and tampons under Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget". Los Angeles Times. 2019-05-07. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ MSNBC (2023-02-15), Jessica Alba and Kelly Sawyer Patricof join 30/50 Summit, retrieved 2024-05-29