This International Women’s Month, we are thrilled to announce the beginning of our Meg Ambassadors program, where we highlight and celebrate women who are making a difference in their communities through leadership, activism, and perseverance.
Twyla Carter wears the Three Pleat Jump in Navy and the Wrap Belt in Black.
This March, we are highlighting Twyla Carter. Twyla Carter is the first Black woman and Asian American to be Attorney-in-Chief and CEO in The Legal Aid Society's 148-year history. She has devoted her entire career to public-interest work and has led Legal Aid in defending New York City’s Right to Shelter and protecting the incarcerated from conditions at Rikers Island.
Twyla Carter wears the Joan V-Neck in Navy and Blu's Pant in Taupe Pleather.
We photographed Carter on the streets of Boerum Hill and at our studio, wearing her favorite pieces from our current collection. Styling by Meg Kinney, photography and direction by Rachel Fisher.
Twyla Carter wears Sam's Jump in Denim and the Classic Wool Coat in Camel.
Carter was recently added to the inaugural list of Nonprofit Power Players by PoliticsNY and NYMetro, which highlights leaders championing causes from accessible education to affordable housing and everywhere in between. These leaders and their organizations work at the intersection of public policy, finance, administration, and progress to build a more equitable and engaged New York.
Twyla Carter wears the Cowl Top in Magenta and the Railroad Pant in Denim.
Before working for Legal Aid, she was a senior staff attorney for the ACLU’s Criminal Law Reform Project and the Misdemeanor Practice Director and staff attorney for the Kings County Department of Public Defense in Seattle, Washington.
You can learn more about Twyla Carter and the incredible work she has done throughout her career here.