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Tiffany Dufu
President at Tory Burch Foundation
Tiffany Dufu is a renowned figure in the field of women empowerment and entrepreneurship. She is the President of the Tory Burch Foundation, dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs through access to capital, education, and a strong community network. With a background in writing, Tiffany's bestselling book 'Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less' has received critical acclaim and has been featured in reputable publications like The Oprah Magazine, ESSENCE, and the New York Times.
Tiffany has been recognized for her impactful work, being named to Entrepreneur's 100 Powerful Women and Fast Company’s League of Extraordinary Women. Her commitment to advancing opportunities for women and girls has led her to raise over $25 million for the cause. Additionally, she founded The Cru, a peer coaching tech company focused on empowering women to achieve their goals, which was later acquired by Luminary in 2023. Tiffany was integral in the launch of Lean In and served as Chief Leadership Officer at Levo, a prominent professional network for millennial women.
Before her current roles, Tiffany held leadership positions at organizations like The White House Project, where she trained women to pursue political office, and Simmons University, where she currently serves as a Trustee. She is also a board member of Moms First, a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc., and a Lifetime Girl Scout. Tiffany's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in English from the University of Washington. While based in New York City with her family, Seattle remains home to her.