Brenna Rauw is the GM of Biomedical & Beauty for Modern Meadow, a purpose-driven synthetic biology and materials company on a mission to be a catalyst for the wellness of people and the planet. In her role, Brenna is leading development of protein-based biomedical technologies that would advance gender-affirming care. Brenna is the only openly lesbian and transgender leader on the senior management team and uses her position to drive authentic change and is a visible role model within the business. She was invited to represent senior leadership in grassroots efforts to advance and celebrate diversity and inclusiveness, and she was a speaker at the inaugural People Day in 2021 on the importance of words and inclusion. In her nonprofit efforts, Brenna served as Chair of XXcelerate, an organization supporting Oregon women entrepreneurs, director of the HBS Pride alumni board, which is advancing LGBTQ+ alumni connection and representation on corporate boards, and an advisor, mentor, and host committee awards member for StartOut, nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. She is a member of the BCG Pride Alumni Council and was speaker at Pride@BCG Conference in 2022. Brenna is also an investor in Plume, the first company offering online gender-affirming hormone therapy.
