Vice ChairCordes Foundation
Stephanie Cordes joined her family’s foundation, The Cordes Foundation, transitioning from a career in publishing at Self Magazine within the Conde Nast group. As Vice Chair, Stephanie directs the Foundation's activities elevating the role of women globally with a focus on ethical fashion and sustainable supply chains. She serves on the board of directors for Indego Africa, an ethical fashion brand and educational platform working with women in Rwanda and Ghana, and the advisory board for Soko, a Kenyan-based ethical fashion brand and mobile-enabled, distributed manufacturing platform. In addition, Stephanie is an active member of the Nexus Impact Investing Steering Committee, Toniic Millennial Working Group and Milken Institute Young Leaders Circle. A long time fashion aficionado, her previous positions in the industry include Allure magazine and conscious luxury brands Alberta Ferretti and Maiyet.