Loreen Arbus

Loreen Arbus is a disability rights activist, philanthropist, producer, writer and author She is currently the president of The Loreen Arbus Foundation, The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation and Loreen Arbus Productions, Inc. She holds the trailblazing distinction of being the first woman to head programming for a U.S. network, a feat accomplished twice (both at Showtime and Cable Health Network/Lifetime). She is the author of six books, and was twice nominated for an Emmy® Award. Arbus is a renowned professional Argentine tango dancer and choreographer and a sought-after speaker at national and international conferences. Among her many appearances around the world is an acclaimed speech at TEDxWomen. Through her philanthropic activities, particularly the Loreen Arbus Foundation, she supports a broad scope of interests, including advocacy for women and girls, scientific and medical research, minorities, people with disabilities, gender and racial equality in media, the arts, animal rights and global peace. The foundation has established and funds many scholarships that both enhance and elevate social consciousness around key societal issues. She has been honored many times, including the Heart of Giving Award presented by President Bill Clinton in 2001. Most recently, she was honored with the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health Leadership Award and the Achievement Award by the UN Women for Peace Association.

Philanthropy

‘My Passion, My Philanthropy’: Loreen Arbus’ Work Defined By Marginalization

By: Loreen Arbus | March 16, 2017

From her organization, the Loreen Arbus Foundation, to her long list of other philanthropic work, Arbus has committed herself to girls, women and those with disabilities. The latest in the series “My Passion, My Philanthropy.”