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Tiffany Dufu is a prominent figure in women’s leadership and a dedicated advocate for the advancement of women and girls. As the President of the Tory Burch Foundation, she leads efforts to empower women entrepreneurs by providing access to capital, education, and community support.

In 2018, Tiffany authored the bestselling book Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less, a memoir and manifesto encouraging women to embrace imperfection and delegate tasks to achieve their goals. The book received high praise, with Gloria Steinem describing it as “important, path-breaking, intimate and brave.” Tiffany’s writings have also appeared in notable publications such as The Oprah Magazine, ESSENCE, and The New York Times.

Demonstrating her entrepreneurial spirit, Tiffany founded The Cru, a peer-coaching tech company designed to connect women in accountability circles to support their personal and professional growth. In 2023, The Cru was acquired by Luminary, a global professional education and networking platform, further expanding its reach and impact.

Tiffany’s commitment to women’s leadership is evident in her previous roles. She was a launch team member for Lean In, contributing to the global movement to empower women to achieve their ambitions. Additionally, she served as Chief Leadership Officer at Levo, one of the fastest-growing professional networks for millennials. Her leadership extended to her tenure as President of The White House Project, where she focused on training women nationwide to run for political office.

Throughout her career, Tiffany has been recognized for her significant contributions. She was named to Fast Company’sLeague of Extraordinary Women and has raised over $25 million toward the cause of women and girls. Her dedication to service includes her role as a Trustee of Simmons University and active membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She is also a Lifetime Girl Scout, reflecting her long-standing commitment to leadership development from a young age.

As a highly sought-after speaker, Tiffany has delivered insights on work-life productivity, purposeful leadership, and women’s advancement at numerous organizations and events. Her dynamic storytelling and fresh perspectives have made her a favorite at conferences such as Fortune Magazine’s Most Powerful Women Summit and TEDWomen.

The words of Maya Angelou deeply influence Tiffany’s philosophy: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This belief underscores her approach to leadership and her mission to reach and empower as many women as possible. She often expresses her life’s purpose succinctly: “I advance women and girls.”

Born and raised in Seattle, Tiffany is an alumna of the University of Washington. She resides in New York City with her husband and two children, balancing her professional endeavors with her roles as a wife and mother.

Through her work, Tiffany Dufu continues to inspire and equip women to recognize their inherent power, embrace leadership opportunities, and create meaningful change in their lives and communities.

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DROP THE BALL

How I learned the art of achieving more by doing less (and how you can, too)

LIVE YOUR STORY, DISCOVER YOUR LEADERSHIP:

How to awaken your passion and purpose to successfully motivate yourself and others

MILLENNIAL MANIFESTO

How working in a company founded and run by millennials has changed my life, and how learning to maximize them can change your business

THE FUTURE OF WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP

How to leverage the current challenges, trends, and opportunities to advance female talent

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Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less

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