Katie Behnke

Katie Behnke once was a teenager in Iowa dreaming of a life working as a clothing designer in New York City running her own line….

Katie Behnke once was a teenager in Iowa dreaming of a life working as a clothing designer in New York City running her own line. Now, she's living her dream as the founder and creative director of Elegantees, an affordable line for the "everyday woman" who wants to dress fashionably. What makes the line extra unique is the company's plan to donate 100 percent of all dividends to fight sex trafficking. Katie will tell you she's most excited about the connections she's building with factories in Peru and Nepal that are transforming the community, some rescuing sex trafficked victims and providing them with sewing skills. Read on to hear how she is developing this socially conscious brand.