Vicki Bowen Hewes is an inspired servant leader who believes in the power of people working together for the greater good. She is the CEO (Chief Empowerment Officer) of SocialVentures (August 2021) – an organization that advocates for businesses advancing solutions to social problems in our community.

Vicki built a successful career in the field of mixed-use Real Estate with a publicly held REIT prior to taking a leap into nonprofit and launching Dress for Success Columbus. Recognized as a top 5 global affiliate of the worldwide organization, she created a movement that empowers women to achieve economic independence and thrive in work and in life. After passing the baton and working nonprofits across the country to sustain and scale, she founded the social enterprise Fashion Forward, now managed by TheRealReal.

An avid champion of diversity and advocate for racial equity, Vicki is proud to serve as a taskforce co-chair of BREATHE Columbus and believes that we are stronger together.