Designer Christine Mau argues that aligning yourself with a mission-based initiative can benefit the cause and your career
When there are barely enough hours in the day, it can feel challenging to spend extra time giving back. , one of Ad Ages Women To Watch and a former design director at Kimberly-Clark, chooses to spend her time with , a nonprofit to end domestic violence and sexual assault. Mau discussed her involvement and how others can choose a philanthropic mission that speaks to them and uses their skills.
Q: How did you get involved with No More?
A: [No More Co-founder and Director] Virginia Witt, who I did not know, sent out a cold e-mail saying, I am putting together a think tank of thought leaders in advertising, design and marketing in order to put together a new brand to tackle domestic violence and sexual assault. Within five seconds she got back my enthusiastic Absolutely yes. Tell me when and where to be and I will be there.
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Sarah Steimer is a writer, editor, podcast producer, and yoga teacher living in Chicago. She has written for Marketing News, Chicago magazine, Culture magazine, the Pittsburgh Post- Gazette, and other outlets.