Tiffany Dufu

About Tiffany Dufu

Tiffany Dufu is President of the Tory Burch Foundation, which empowers women entrepreneurs by providing access to capital, education, and community. She’s the author of the bestselling book Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less. According to foreword contributor Gloria Steinem, Drop the Ball is “important, path-breaking, intimate and brave.” Her writing has appeared in The Oprah Magazine, ESSENCE, and the New York Times. ​ Named to Entrepreneur\'s 100 Powerful Women and Fast Company’s League of Extraordinary Women, Tiffany has raised over $25 million toward the cause of women and girls. She’s the founder of The Cru, a peer coaching tech company that was acquired by Luminary in 2023. Their algorithm matches women in accountability circles to help them meet their life goals. Tiffany was a launch team member to Lean In and was Chief Leadership Officer to Levo, the fastest growing millennial women\'s professional network. Prior to that, she served as President of The White House Project, which trained thousands of women across the nation to run for political office. ​ Tiffany is a Trustee of Simmons University, a board member of Moms First, a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc. and a Lifetime Girl Scout. She lives in New York City with her husband and two kids - but home is Seattle.

Experience

1. President

   Tory Burch Foundation

   Feb 2024 — Present

Education

• University of Washington

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

• University of Washington

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Skills

• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Leadership Development
• Grants
• Nonprofits
• Non-Profits
• Politics
• Strategic Communications
• Women Leaders
• Women's Issues
• Program Development
• Management
• Fundraising
• Event Planning
• Professional Women
• Writing
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Community Outreach
• Public Speaking
• Start-Ups