Leadership Profile
Maya Enista Smith, Executive Director of the Born This Way Foundation
Abstract
The Born This Way Foundation (BTWF) was founded in 2011 by American singer/songwriter Stefani Germanotta, also known as Lady Gaga, and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta. The BTWF was created to support the wellness of young people and to foster a more accepting society by empowering youth. They accomplish this mission through in-school initiatives, national partnerships with youth centric organizations, and conducting ongoing research to capture stories of young people world wide.
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