Barbara Pierce
About Barbara Pierce
Barbara Pierce is the Founder and Principal of Women with Capital and has extensive experience in philanthropy and investment, focusing on women's rights and gender equity. She currently holds various roles in organizations such as How Women Invest, Portfolia, and the Women Donors Network.
Work at Women with Capital
Barbara Pierce serves as the Founder and Principal of Women with Capital, a role she has held since 2019. The organization is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and focuses on empowering women in investment and philanthropy. Under her leadership, Women with Capital aims to create opportunities for women to engage in capital investment and foster financial independence.
Current Roles and Affiliations
Barbara Pierce is actively involved in several organizations. She has been a Limited Partner at How Women Invest since 2023. Additionally, she has been a member of the Women Donors Network, Pipeline Angels, and the International Women's Forum since 2020 and 2018, respectively. She also serves as an Advisory Council Member for REDF since 2016. Her involvement in these organizations reflects her commitment to gender equity and women's empowerment.
Education and Expertise
Barbara Pierce holds a Master of Arts in Latin American Studies from The University of Texas at Austin, where she emphasized human rights. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Individual Major: History and Literature from Wellesley College. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in philanthropy and investment, particularly in initiatives focused on women's rights.
Philanthropic Focus and Experience
With 25 years of experience, Barbara Pierce has facilitated partnerships between philanthropists and nonprofits. She has worked with various notable organizations, including Planned Parenthood and The Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society. Her philanthropic efforts are particularly focused on supporting women's rights and gender equity, as evidenced by her involvement in the Women’s Catalytic Fund and the Rising America Fund.
Notable Contributions
Barbara Pierce has contributed to the first fund of its kind, the Rising America Fund, which is led by Latinx and Black women investors. Her role in this initiative highlights her commitment to diversity in investment. Additionally, her long-term membership in the Women's Catalytic Fund underscores her dedication to advancing gender equity through philanthropy.