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Taryn Bird
Senior Director of Social Impact at Kate Spade New York
Taryn Bird is a senior executive at kate spade new york, holding two key positions:
- Senior Director of Social Impact
- Director of the Kate Spade New York Foundation
Professional Background
Taryn Bird has extensive experience in social impact and corporate citizenship, particularly in the fashion industry. She has been with kate spade new york since April 2013, progressively taking on roles with increasing responsibility.1
Current Role and Responsibilities
As Senior Director of Social Impact, Taryn leads kate spade new york's social impact initiatives, which are grounded in women's mental health and empowerment. Her responsibilities include:
- Overseeing global brand partnerships
- Managing financial aspects of the social impact portfolio
- Engaging with sector stakeholders
- Coordinating corporate volunteering efforts
- Overseeing product donations
- Managing the partnership with Abahizi Rwanda, a social enterprise1
Education and Skills
Taryn holds a Master's Degree in Social Enterprise with a concentration in Women's Economic Empowerment from American University. She is also a trained Mental Health First Aider from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and a Certified Yoga Teacher from the Baptiste Institute.1
Notable Achievements
Under Taryn's leadership, kate spade new york has undertaken significant initiatives in women's empowerment and mental health. She commissioned research on women's mental health and empowerment, recognizing it as a crucial but often overlooked aspect of gender equality.2
Professional Philosophy
Taryn is passionate about integrating mental health support into women's empowerment frameworks. She believes that mental health is foundational to empowerment and that more attention and investment should be directed towards women's mental health.2
Taryn Bird's LinkedIn username is indeed taryn-bird-5374a59, as mentioned in the query.1
