Girls Incorporated Honors High Intencity Corporation President Renee Levy
New York, NY – Girls Inc. will honor Renee Levy, President, High IntenCity Corporation at the annual Girls Inc. New York Celebration Luncheon at the New York Hilton on March 13th. A powerful gathering of over 1,000 business and community leaders committed to the Girls Inc. mission of inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, the event recognizes those women and men who, by their work and example, are creating a better future for girls.
Renee Levy’s passion for creativity began very early in life, as she started designing jewelry & hair accessories as an elementary school student. As a freshman in high school she founded her own company and forged relationships with high-end accounts like Bloomingdale’s. Through her business, Levy developed confidence and set the tone for her future endeavors. In 1993, Levy founded High IntenCity, a leading manufacturer in the girls’ accessories arena. With fierce imagination and unrelenting energy, High IntenCity continues to evolve and develop both company branded lines, such as i CARE for Girls Inc., as well as licensed products through partnerships with Disney, Sanrio, Chorion, and Nickelodeon. In 2007, High IntenCity was named as one of License! Global magazine’s “Top 100 Global Licensees.”
“Since childhood, Renee Levy has embodied hard work, dedication, and true entrepreneurial spirit,” said Girls Inc. President and CEO, Joyce Roche. “Girls Inc. is thrilled to honor her for her exceptional passion and drive.”
Girls Inc. will also honor Aine Brazil, Managing Principal of Thornton Tomasetti, Inc.; Joyce Chang, Managing Director, Global Head of Emerging Markets Strategy and Emerging Markets Americas Client Business, JPMorgan Securities, Inc.; Jean Otte, Founder and CEO, WOMEN Unlimited, Inc.; and Jeffrey R. Immelt, Chairman and CEO, GE will accept the Corporate Vision Award.
Girls Incorporated is a nonprofit organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. With local roots dating to 1864 and national status since 1945, Girls Inc. has responded to the changing needs of girls and their communities through research-based programs and advocacy that empower girls to reach their full potential and understand, value, and assert their rights.
