After more than a decade in corporate retail buying for brands like Zappos, Dillard’s and HSN, Mandy Cordia shifted her focus to a career that better reflected her values. In 2022, she launched The Kindness Cause, an e-commerce platform that turns shopping into a way to support nonprofits. Through curated, fashion-forward gifts, the company has partnered with more than 15 organizations and donated more than $16,000 to causes, ranging from breast cancer support and refugee resettlement to disability inclusion and veteran services.
Alongside leading The Kindness Cause, Cordia consults with nonprofits to develop sustainable merchandise strategies. She recently helped Opportunity Village’s Artworks Studio redesign its online store, expanding the reach of artists with disabilities and creating new opportunities for them to share their work.
Her leadership has been recognized with the 2023 Woman of Distinction award from the National Association of Women Business Owners Southern Nevada, and the 2023 Activism Through Service award from the ACLU of Nevada. Cordia proves that business can thrive while also driving meaningful change.