Margaret Gould Stewart

Artist, Brainstormer, Concerned citizen, Connector, Designer, Foodie, Idea generator, Parent, Photographer, Technologist, Writer/Editor

Margaret Stewart is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience leading design teams dedicated to democratizing technology across some of the world's most influential digital platforms, including Google, YouTube, and Meta/Facebook. Recognized by Fast Company Magazine as one of the Most Creative People in Business, she is a three-time TED speaker and a passionate thought leader in the fields of tech ethics and responsible design. She serves as Chair of the Board of Williamstown Theatre Festival and is a member of the boards of Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt Design Museum, Coyuchi, and East Fork Pottery. She is an investor and advisor with a focus on design-forward enterprises. Margaret has a practice of mending clothing for others, which she offers as an act of service.

Protecting democracy; ensuring a vibrant role for the arts in navigating society's greatest challenges; addressing climate change; ensuring reproductive rights; fighting for the rights and safety of the LGBTQ+ community.

What would happen if we each went to our local nursing home and adopted someone who had no family or friends to visit them? What if we visited them regularly and asked about their lives and told them about ours?

Design, Karaoke, Leadership, Mending, Tech ethics, Technology

Karaoke and mending clothes