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Brittany Merrill Underwood

  • Born

    Born
    • Atlanta Georgia
    • Now lives Austin Texas
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    Southern Methodist University

    • Where Underwood Studied
    • Bachelors of Art
    • Communication
    • Journalism + related programs
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    Akola

    Brittany's Experience
    - Founder
    - Chairman
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    Fuller Theological Seminary

    • Where Underwood Studied
    • Masters in Intercultural studies
    • International development
  • Levi Wrangler - Shape What’s to Come

    Levi Wrangler - Shape What’s to Come
    • By clothing manufacturer Levi
    • One of 50 women around the globe
    • Changed the political, cultural, and spiritual shape of the future
  • Emerging Leader Award

    Emerging Leader Award
    • From SMU
    • College she went to
  • Young Leader Award

    Young Leader Award
    • From the Dallas Women’s Foundation
  • Michelle Moment Award

    Michelle Moment Award
    • By Michelle Watches
    • Gifting a watch to women who have accomplished exceptional milestones
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    Teacher at SMU

    • Adjunct professor
    • New course, Social innovation
  • Named the "Best Person in the World”

    Named the "Best Person in the World”
    • By Yahoo
    • Helping women all over the world especially in Uganda
  • Leg Up Award

    Leg Up Award
    • By Spanx
    • An entrepreneurial initiative to raise awareness for female owned businesses
    • Posted on social medias and website to boost awareness
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    Family

    • Married Baxter Underwood
    • CEO of Safe Harbor Marinas
    • 2 boys 1 girl
  • Awarded a silver medal from the Business & Interfaith Peace Award

    Awarded a silver medal from the Business & Interfaith Peace Award
    • Given by the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation
    • Promotes gender equality and religious freedom
    • Employs women who have survived human trafficking
  • One of the World’s Top 10 CEOs

    One of the World’s Top 10 CEOs
    • By Inc Magazine
    • #5
    • "a servant leader"
    • Akola reinvests 100% profits to support work opportunities, training, social programs, construction of training centers/water wells in impoverished communities
  • The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future

    The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future
    • 27 individuals named
    • Considered under the Giver category
    • By the National Retail Federation
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    (PAC-DBIA)

    The U.S. President's Council on doing business with Africa
    Brittany is a Council Member of the Organization
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    Brittany's Expierence

    Herstory Company
    - Co-Founder
    - Retail apparel and fashion
    - Designed by women around the world
  • Claim

    Claim
    • Ethical and socially responsible
    • Gives back to underprivileged communities
    • Runs a non-profit
    • Helps women
    • Gives people jobs
    • Spent over 10 years in Uganda
    • Built orphanages and water wells