Renee Lafair

Renee Lafair is the Co-Founder of Women4U.S., an organization focused on women's empowerment and leadership.3 She has a diverse background in community leadership, business, and advocacy work:

Professional Experience

Renee most recently served as the Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in Austin, Texas.12 In this role, she:

• Oversaw educational, civil rights, and law enforcement initiatives for ADL Austin
• Directed local strategy to fight for justice and fair treatment for all
• Led the No Place for Hate® program, an anti-bias and anti-bullying initiative in over 350 Central Texas schools
• Convened the Austin/Travis County Hate Crimes Task Force
• Facilitated local ADL law enforcement trainings
• Supported local online companies in responding to online hate

Business Background

Prior to her work with ADL, Renee had experience as:

• A business owner and consultant
• Founder of Green Places, one of Austin's first builders to achieve the highest green building rating from the city
• Strategic business consultant for various companies, helping them find innovative concepts and markets

Education

Renee holds impressive academic credentials:

• B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania
• B.S. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
• M.P.P. (Master of Public Policy) from Princeton University2

Personal

Renee is married to Michael Lafair, and they have three children: Josh, Louis, and Rebecca.2 She is known as a strategic team builder and problem solver.3