Naomi Gonzalez

Naomi Gonzalez is a serial entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of TomboyX, a Seattle-based company specializing in gender-neutral underwear and apparel.13 She founded the company with her wife, Fran Dunaway, in 2013 after Fran expressed frustration with finding properly fitting button-up shirts for women.23

Prior to TomboyX, Naomi's career included:

1. Broker/Managed Futures Analyst at Alaron Trading (February 2008 - February 2009)
2. Director at Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. (May 2006 - January 2008)
3. Freelance video producer (October 2011 - December 2014)

Naomi has a certificate in muscular therapy from the Muscular Therapy Institute and a Bachelor of Arts in biopsychology from Pine Manor College.1

At TomboyX, Naomi initially focused on shipping, customer service, and website UX while her partner Fran handled fundraising and marketing.5 The company has grown significantly since its inception, making the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Business list for four consecutive years.4 TomboyX is known for its inclusive approach to underwear and apparel, catering to a diverse customer base regardless of gender or size.45

Naomi and Fran have received recognition for their work, including participation in EY's Winning Women program in 2017.4 While they maintain partial ownership, they have transitioned day-to-day operations to a C-suite team.4