Pretty Powerful Fund

Our Mission

EMPOWERING WOMEN AND GIRLS THROUGH EDUCATION

For nearly 20 years, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics has worked hard to help empower women and girls beyond makeup. By partnering with non-profit organizations that fight for gender equality through education, the Pretty Powerful Fund continues to support the creation of new possibilities around the world.

In 2020, we're joining forces with She's the First, a global
organization committed to ensuring that every girl is
educated, respected and heard.

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BY GIRLS
FOR GIRLS

She's the First led the charge in developing the
first-ever Global Girls' Bill of Rights, a declaration
of 10 essential rights girls around the world should
be entitled to.

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The Changemakers

Meet the women behind She’s the First: co-founders Tammy Tibbetts and Christen Brandt. See where it all started and find out what keeps them inspired.

TAMMY TIBBETS
Co-Founder & CEO

Tell us a little about your role at She’s the First.

“My job is to make sure that we have the resources to follow our mission and power our programs. I also oversee our fundraising and communications. It’s so important that people understand the issues that are impacting girls’ lives and what they can do to support.”

What motivated you to champion girls’ education?

“On one hand, I knew the power of an education as a first-generation college graduate. But I also knew the facts—that 130 million girls are out of school around the world. What a loss that is to us all.”

How do you define the term “Changemaker”?

“I define Changemaker as anyone who refuses to accept the world as it is. Someone who is committed to making the world more fair and equitable for everyone.”

Who are some Changemakers that have inspired you?

“I think that young people are such a testament to what is possible when you really believe in a cause and you don’t let any of your limitations, let alone your age, stop you.”

CHRISTEN BRANDT
Co-Founder & CPO

Tell us a little about your role at She’s the First.

“My job is to ensure that we’re achieving maximum impact, so you can often find me on site visits or traveling for trainings, and I’m constantly in touch with local leaders around the world who are working on girls’ rights.”

What motivated you to champion girls’ education?

“My education was a place where I always felt a sense of control, accomplishment, and power—and I think every girl deserves to experience that.”

How do you define the term “Changemaker”?

“A Changemaker is someone who recognizes that they have power to impact the world around them, whether in big ways or in small ways. And I believe that we all have that power.”

Who are some Changemakers that have inspired you?

“I’m lucky enough to be friends with women who have started organizations for girls, who run schools for girls, and who are mentors to girls around the world. Their energy is what keeps me running.”

#futureme

We believe that nothing should stand between a girl and her dreams—her #FutureMe. Education is key to making those dreams a reality, so this month, our Bobbi Brown team expressed gratitude for their education by sharing their own unique paths to success.

Stephanie davis

VP & General Manager, Bobbi Brown

“As a child, I told everyone, ‘I want to dress the world!’ I loved color and dressing up. Fast forward to today: after college and graduate school, and with a head for business, I’ve come full circle and lead Bobbi Brown North America.”

deja Stephens

Community & Engagement Associate, Bobbi Brown

“To know me as a child is to know I always wanted to be a singer when I grew up! But in college, I learned I ultimately wanted to use my voice to connect with people in creative ways digitally. Through education, I discovered a career path in social media marketing, which led me to my current role at Bobbi Brown.”

Jaqueleen Larson

Social Media Director, Bobbi Brown

“I am privileged to be the first in my immediate family to graduate college. While I could never have anticipated it, studying business and journalism gave me the foundation I needed to blend strategy and storytelling when bringing brands to life.”

Lynda Pak

SVP, Technology, The Estee Lauder Companies

“As an immigrant from South Korea, I aspired to do great things in STEM and hoped to be a role model for other girls and young women. Today I am senior leader in technology.”

Cassandra Garcia

Global Pro Artist, Bobbi Brown

“As a child, I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do when I grew up, but I knew it would have to do with art. I began to do my friends’ makeup in high school and always loved making people feel good about themselves. My education was key because learning how to help people crossed over into my career.”

Romy Soleimani

Artist in Residence, Bobbi Brown

“I have been obsessed with makeup and art since I was a little girl, and I am grateful for my education. In design school I learned that makeup artistry was a career. And my dream job was waiting for me.”

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