As a creative mind with a love of natural gemstones, Kendra designed her first collection of jewelry in 2002. The foundation of Kendra’s success has been her infectious energy and entrepreneurial spirit, which took her from a $500 project in the spare bedroom of her home to a billion dollar fashion brand loved globally.

Since she began her company, Kendra has lived by three core values: Family, Fashion and Philanthropy. She created a brand and culture that authentically values giving back and making a positive difference in the community. The Kendra Scott company maintains a focus on its customers and the causes close to their hearts, abiding by the mantra, “What Matters to You, Matters to Us.”

Women United is Lake County's premier women's membership organization for strengthening the community through philanthropy, leadership and volunteerism while creating a meaningful sense of belonging. Through this powerful network of 115 women, we leverage our ideas, expertise, resources and passions to ensure children living in Lake Country's most challenged communities are prepared for kindergarten and ready to succeed. Since 2014, WU has raised and granted $700,000 to early literacy programs. To learn more about how Women United connects amazing women to do amazing things visit www.liveunitedlakecounty.org/womenunited