KY POLANCO

activist and creative building with empathy

MEDIA ENTREPRENEUR | FOUNDER

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Ky Polanco (She/Her) is a visionary media entrepreneur and creative whose work sits at the intersection of art, activism, and social change. As the co-founder of FEMINIST she built the largest women-led, social-first digital platform into a groundbreaking nonprofit media company that reaches 25 million people globally and hosts a thriving community of over 6 million members.

Drawing from her background as an art director and photographer in luxury fashion, where she collaborated with prestigious brands like Balenciaga, Balmain, and Diane Von Furstenberg, Ky brings a sophisticated visual aesthetic and strategic approach to digital advocacy. She graduated from Pratt Institute in New York with a Bachelor's of Communication Design, focus in Art Direction and Advertising, then completed a post-graduate degree at Hyper Island in Stockholm in Digital Strategy. Her creative direction is particularly evident in the FEMINIST ZINE, where she serves as editor-in-chief, combining compelling visuals with intersectional feminist narratives.

Known for her empathetic and inclusive leadership style, Ky has transformed FEMINIST into a powerful platform for gender equity and social justice. Her innovative approach merges creative content strategy with progressive values, creating spaces that amplify marginalized voices in an increasingly divided world. A respected voice in the gender equity movement, she has shared her insights at prominent venues including the Women's March, United Nations, and SXSW, demonstrating how digital media can be harnessed as a tool for social change and community building.