Natalia Vodianova

Natalia Vodianova is the Founder and President of The Naked Heart Foundation and an active impact investor operating within the global philanthropic sector. She began her professional career as an international fashion model before transitioning into organizational leadership, completing the Leadership Transition Programme at INSEAD in January 2013. Through her foundation, she finances critical support systems for children with special needs and recently collaborated with Utah State University's ASSERT Program in 2024 to expand evidence-based autism education across Europe. Vodianova previously co-founded the digital charity platform Elbi and currently works alongside the UNFPA to advance international initiatives focused on women's health and gender equality. Recognized with the 2017 Business of Fashion GLOBAL VOICES Award, her current focus centers on driving impact investments across the technology and fashion sectors while scaling her foundation's global educational programs.