Women Philanthropists- Doing It Differently
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The original definition of philanthropy is “the love of humankind.” Going back to the roots of this word, how are leading women philanthropists approaching giving with a humanitarian lens? What does it mean to be a woman philanthropist today, how did they create their philanthropic agenda, and how might these women influence a younger and broader generation of philanthropists? Speakers: Jackie Bezos, Tory Burch, Merle Chambers, Ann B. Friedman, Laurie M. Tisch, Monique Villa, Anne Mosle, Katie Couric
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