Beth Bell
2023 Fellow
Executive Director, BraveWorks
Beth Bell is the Executive Director of BraveWorks, a 501c3 nonprofit based in Charlotte, North Carolina with a mission to empower women overcoming trauma and injustice, bridging the gap from pain to purpose through artisan enterprise and personal transformation.
Previously, Beth served as National Charity Director for BeautyKind, an online platform designed to bring commerce and conscience together. Beth’s experience includes over 10 years as a designer before moving into human services. Beth graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.A. in Fine Arts and Business and is passionate about utilizing design to bring lasting change to underserved populations.
Beth is mission-minded with an extensive portfolio of community engagement and has been recognized for her leadership work through board engagement and effective change management. Beth was named to Charlotte’s “40 Over 40” leaders by the Charlotte Ledger in 2020 and has served on the Board of Directors for Charlotte Family Housing (2017-2022). Beth chaired the Board of The Harvest Center of Charlotte (2010 – 2012) and continues to serve as an advisor. Beth also served on the Executive Leadership Council for the American Cancer Society (2018-2021) and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Mission Charlotte Advisory Board.