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Wendy Diamond

Wendy Diamond

Formal First Name
Wendy
Dates
1973 - present

Wendy Diamond is an internationally renowned social entrepreneur, impact investor, humanitarian, rescue advocate, pet lifestyle expert, bestselling author, and TV personality. Wendy is the Founder and CEO of LDP Ventures and Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization, a nonprofit that celebrates, empowers, and supports women in business. She is also the Founder, CEO and CPO of Animal Fair Media, a premier lifestyle company for animal lovers and pet parents supporting animal rescue and fairness. Wendy is a known trailblazer in the empowering women, impact investing and animal worlds, dubbed as “Martha Stewart of the Milk Bone Dish” by The New Yorker, and crowned the “Canine Queen” by Forbes. In addition, Wendy is an investor/advisor in social impact disruptive techs and women-led businesses including Producers Market, RISE Wealth Technologies, LOOK Lateral Art, IPWE, IGP Methanol, Blocktower Investments, Infinigon Group, SAFE Health App, Farma Trust, Breathometer, and SNAKT Video app.

Professional Experience

WEDO

  • WEDO is a non-governmental volunteer organization and global initiative celebrated in 144 countries, colleges and universities worldwide.

  • WEDO aims to empower the 4 billion women worldwide to be catalysts for change and uplift over 250 million girls living in poverty worldwide.

  • WEDO accelerates and educates the world on the importance of why it’s pivotal to empower women in business globally.


ANIMAL FAIR MEDIA

  • Animal Fair Media is a premier lifestyle media company in the world specializing in the promotion of animal welfare and rescue.

  • Wendy revolutionized the pet industry by creating premiere pop culture benefits to endorse animal adoption, advocacy, and fundraising.

  • Since its establishment in 1999, the number of animals euthanized annually has dropped , from an astonishing 12 million to 2 million.

  • As a pioneer of the pet industry, Wendy is looked upon  as a leader in the animal lifestyle, fairness, welfare, and rescue community.


AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

  • Women's Entrepreneurship Day Pioneer Award 2019

  • Ellis Island Medal of Honour Recipient 2016

  • Global Champion For Women 2015, GC4W International Women's Day

  • 3x Guinness World Record Holder


MEDIA AND APPEARANCE

  • She has appeared in media outlets including Oprah, NBC’s Today Show, The New York Times and Forbes

  • She frequently contributes to Today, Fox News Channel, CNN, and Good Morning America.

  • She has also been a featured keynote speaker at the United Nations, Harvard University and Davos.

  • She has also appeared as a guest on Real Vision.


CURRENT AFFILIATIONS

  • Advisory Board, Ellis Island Honours Society

  • Advisory Board, Global Women in Blockchain

  • Advisory Board, Social Innovation Summit

  • Advisory Board, Humane Society of New York

  • Advisory Board, Grey Muzzle Foundation

  • Board of Advisors/Investor, BidVersity

  • Board of Advisors/Investor, opengrants.io

  • Sustainability & Environment Advisor, IGP Energy

  • Strategic Partnerships Advisor, Infinigon Group

  • Board Member, IPwe

  • Advisory Board, Ellis Island Honours Society

  • Strategic Advisor/Chief Inspiration Officer, Producers Market