Bree McKeen

Bree McKeen is the Founder and CEO of Evelyn & Bobbie, a company dedicated to innovating women's intimates, particularly bras. Based in Portland, Oregon, she has a diverse educational and professional background that informs her work.

Education

• Undergraduate: Bree graduated with honors in Cultural & Social Anthropology from Stanford University (1998-2002).
• Graduate: She earned her Master’s in Management from Stanford Graduate School of Business (2008-2009).

Professional Background

Bree's career began with a focus on human-centered research and design. She has held several significant roles:

• Managing Partner at Vformation LLC, a boutique investment firm specializing in early-stage investments in health-related technologies (2008-2011).
• Experience Designer & Innovation Researcher at Red Story Consulting, where she worked with global brands like Nordstrom and Intel (2012-2015).
• Head of HR & Investor Relations at Parthenon Capital, a private equity firm (2005-2008).

Evelyn & Bobbie

Founded in 2013, Evelyn & Bobbie was inspired by Bree's personal experiences with discomfort from traditional bras. The company aims to create functional and aesthetically pleasing intimates that empower women. Under her leadership, the company has focused on redefining the bra-buying experience by prioritizing comfort and design innovation.

Bree McKeen's journey reflects a blend of entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to improving women's everyday experiences through thoughtful product design.