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Norah Weinstein is an American businesswoman and Co-CEO of the non-profit Baby2Baby.[1]

She and her co-CEO Kelly Sawyer Patricof were named as one of Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2024.[2]

Early life and education

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Weinstein's father is an Orthodox Jew from The Bronx, while her mother is from Memphis, Tennessee. Weinstein was raised attending Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles.[3]

She earned a Bachelor of Arts from UC Berkeley, and a Juris Doctor at the University of Southern California.[4][5]

Career

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She interned for Bill Clinton during his presidency[6] and went on to work as a corporate lawyer.[7]

Weinstein and Kelly Sawyer Patricof are the Co-CEOS of the Los-Angeles nonprofit Baby2Baby. The nonprofit was founded in 2011,[8] and provides a "wide range of necessities" for families with newborns. It gained attention for producing diapers for 80% cheaper than the retail price.[9]

The nonprofit worked with the New York governor's office to distribute 20 million diapers at food banks in the state.[10] Its "disaster relief and emergency response program" allows it to distribute necessities to families in the U.S. who are impacted by natural disasters;[9] in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in 2017, Baby2Baby sent 1.1 million items to Texas.[citation needed]

In 2020, Baby2Baby worked with FEMA to distribute baby formula, which was undergoing a shortage in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[11] They were recognized as one of the 10 most innovative nonprofits by Fast Company[12] and made Fast Company's World-Changing Idea List.[13]

She was involved in eliminating the tax on diapers in California, working with Governor Gavin Newsom.[14] Weinstein said, "I think when people are paying $70 to $80 per month per baby on diapers, and when they are the fourth highest expenditure after food and rent and utilities, it’s not small."[15]

Patricof and Weinstein host a yearly gala which has raised millions for their non-profit.[citation needed]

She's spoken at Fast Company's Innovation Festival[16] and South by Southwest (SXSW).[17] She's been named one of CNBC's "Changemakers".[18]

Together with Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Baby2Baby Ambassador Jessica Alba, she co-wrote the children's book A Bear to Share.[19][20]

Personal life

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She resides in Los Angeles, California, with her husband Brian and their two children.[21] She met Brian in law school. They became engaged in 2002 and got married 10 months later.[22] She met Patricof on a "double blind date" with their husbands.[23]

References

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  1. ^ Chhabra, Esha. "Two Women Are On A Mission To Get All American Parents Diapers". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  2. ^ Saldaña, By Zoe (2024-04-17). "Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein: The 100 Most Influential People of 2024". TIME. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  3. ^ Torok, Ryan (2020-02-05). "Norah Weinstein: Supporting the Needy, One Baby at a Time". Jewish Journal. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  4. ^ "Norah Gottfried Weinstein # 247937 - Attorney Licensee Search". apps.calbar.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  5. ^ "Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein: Nurturing Change through Baby2Baby - She Pivots". iHeart. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  6. ^ "Philanthropy: Kelly Sawyer & Norah Weinstein, Baby2Baby". Create + Cultivate. 2017-01-23. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  7. ^ Whitney, Christine. "How Baby2Baby, L.A.'s Blockbuster Fundraiser, Comes Together". WSJ. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  8. ^ Zalis, Shelley. "From A Moment To A Movement: Baby2Baby Co-CEOs On The Importance Of Giving Back With Generosity". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  9. ^ a b "Kelly Sawyer Patricof". CNBC. 2024-02-28. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  10. ^ "Governor Hochul Announces Pilot Program with Baby2Baby to Provide Diapers and Other Essential Items to Domestic Violence Services Providers | Governor Kathy Hochul". www.governor.ny.gov. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  11. ^ Hilton, Emily (2020-06-17). "How Baby2Baby Navigates the COVID-19 Pandemic: "Every Dollar Counts"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  12. ^ "10 Most Innovative Non-Profits". Fast Company.
  13. ^ "World Changing Idea List". Fast Company.
  14. ^ "No more sales taxes on diapers and tampons under Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget". Los Angeles Times. 2019-05-07. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  15. ^ "This is How Private Companies Can Work with the Government to Support Parents". Fast Company.
  16. ^ "Speaker Details: Fast Company Innovation Festival 2021". events.fastcompany.com. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  17. ^ "Norah Weinstein". SXSW 2024 Schedule. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  18. ^ "Norah Weinsteil". CNBC. 28 February 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  19. ^ "Author". HarperCollins Canada. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  20. ^ "A Bear to Share". Harper Collins.
  21. ^ "WEDDINGS/CELEBRATIONS; Norah Gottfried, Brian Weinstein". The New York Times. 2003-10-12. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  22. ^ "Elegant Outdoor Garden Wedding in Beverly Hills, California". Inside Weddings.com. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  23. ^ "Second Life: Norah Weinstein and Kelly Sawyer Patricof: Baby2Baby Co-Presidents on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
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