The philanthropic initiative, which recognises female nonprofit leaders whose courage and vision are transforming communities nationwide, fuels the ventures of ten women through grants, mentorships and national visibility.
Now in its third decade, the Women of Worth programme has invested in 210 women with causes spanning mental health and education to environmental justice and disability inclusion.
"Women of Worth is the beating heart of our brand," said Laura Branik, President of L'Oréal Paris USA.
"It is the ultimate expression of our belief that when a woman knows she is worth it, she can change everything.
“We are immensely proud to stand behind these incredible non-profit leaders, giving them the platform and resources to scale their vision and deepen their impact."
Recently appointed Global Brand Ambassador, actress Kirstin Bell, added: “I am so deeply honoured to be part of this year's Women of Worth celebration.
"Here is the thing about L'Oréal Paris that I love – they do not just tell women they are worth it – they actually hand you the tools to go prove it to yourself.
“And these honourees? They took one spark of something they cared about and turned it into an actual force – the kind that does not stop with them.
“It ripples. It reaches the next person, and the next.
“That is what owning your worth really looks like – not something you keep for yourself, but something you pass down the line. That is inspiring."
Meet the ten female nonprofit leaders in L'Oréal Paris USA’s 2026 Women of Worth cohort
L'Oréal Paris, in partnership with Points of Light, the programme's official nonprofit partner, has selected the following 2026 Women of Worth Honourees:
Amanda Rice, from Austin, Texas, is founder and CEO of The Chick Mission, which aims to remove financial barriers to fertility preservation for young women diagnosed with cancer.
Arielle Galinsky, from Canton, Massachusetts, is CEO and co-founder of The Legacy Project, Inc., which connects younger and older adults through multigenerational friendship and storytelling.
Chanel Power, from New York, New York, is founder and CEO of Mentor Me Collective, which creates pathways for first-generation technologists to build careers in tech.
Christie Brungardt, from Hays, Kansas, is founder and Board Member for Jana's Campaign, setting out to deliver education-based gender and relationship violence prevention programs.
Christy Vogel, from St. Petersburg, Florida, is founder and Executive Director for Sounding Joy, which provides hearing aids and life-changing access to sound for children in need.
Emily Cho, from Bergen County, New Jersey, is founder and Executive Director of Juvie for STEM, which expands access to high-quality STEM education for justice-involved youth.
Jordan Pine, from Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, is Greenlight Operation’s founder and CEO, combating human trafficking and delivering restorative care for survivors.
Marisa Hamamoto, from Los Angeles, California, is founder and CEO of Infinite Flow Dance, a disability-led nonprofit and professional dance company reimagining possibilities.
Maya Bird-Murphy, from Chicago, Illinois, is founder and Executive Director of Mobile Makers Chicago, which expands design education and architectural equity for underserved youth.
Vy Le, from Olympia, Washington, is WhereWear’s founder and CEO, which transforms clothing donations into targeted support for women's shelters and unhoused individuals.
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