Susie Tompkins Buell

Susie Tompkins Buell was the founder and co-owner of Esprit clothing company, known for its revolutionary fusion of corporate mission with social responsibility. She establish the Susie Tompkins Buell Foundation to carry on Esprit's spirit of innovation and social responsibility through support of women's issues and the environment.

"Being a mother, grandmother, godmother and stepmother has changed my life in profound ways. I urge you to support Ploughshares Fund which is making our world safer."

"I admire the leading role Ploughshares Fund plays in catalyzing initiatives to prevent nuclear terrorism [and] stop the development of new nuclear weapons."
- Michael Douglas

"Ploughshares became a leader in its field by building a smart staff, establishing a distinguished board of advisors, and consulting widely and wisely.” - Paul Brest and Hal Harvey

"This is the moment when we have to move forward and all of us come together to reduce the number of nuclear weapons and eliminate them from the face of the earth."
- General Colin Powell

"If you're looking to get a lot of efficacy for your dollar, I think Ploughshares Fund is a very effective way of making the world a safer place." - Brooks Walker, III

Susie Tompkins Buell

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