Ivy McGregor is easily the most respected voice in Generation NOW philanthropy. She is the Executive Director of BeyGOOD Foundation, (pronounced BE GOOD), the public charity, founded by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. The organization and its founder have a long-standing history serving its mission that is deeply rooted in Economic Equity.  Known for a very hands-on, human-touch approach to service, BeyGOOD enacts upon its mission through three focus pillars: Educational Scholarships, Small Business Grants, and support to Community-based organizations, serving the needs of the most marginalized people and groups in our society.  Ms. McGregor is also a master creative and innovative force that we’ve seen bring some of the most awe-inspiring philanthropy strategies and plans to fruition that have taken the country by storm: the African Fellowship Program, the Black Parade Route – celebrating and elevating black-owned Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs, CÉCRED x BeyGOOD Fund targeting five select markets and a Cosmetology school in each region and selected Cosmetology students,  along with Salon owners and Hairstylists, and recently BeyGOOD Black Equestrian Program preserving the rich legacy of Black Cowboys that have significantly served and impacted a portion of the untold story in American history. 

Ms. McGregor is a reservoir of knowledge with over 25 years of experience in business strategies, social enterprise, and global partnerships. As the Renaissance World Tour Philanthropy Director, she successfully led multiple iconic Small Business Impact Luncheons, which involved moderated fireside chats. Guests featured some of entertainment’s most revered voices, including Tyler Perry, Tina Knowles, Mathew Knowles, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Michael Erik Dyson, Cheryl Creuzot, and Dr. Russel Ledet.

Combining her unique and signature blend of heart, passion, and depth of creativity, Ms. McGregor consistently remains at the forefront of humanity as an advocate for the voiceless, while prioritizing the needs of the people. Utilizing bold innovations, strategic partnerships, and impactful community programs, she empowers individuals to rise above their present circumstances toward a more equitable future.

Ms. McGregor’s tireless advocacy in support of those in need is evident through her illustrious undertakings alongside BeyGOOD. Here, she has led efforts to eradicate homelessness, poverty, and economic inequity, and continues to be an advocate of women entrepreneur empowerment. With her at the helm, she has also led Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, scholarship programs, and successful water initiatives in both Flint, Michigan, and Burundi, Africa.

While a consultant for General Electric (GE), she championed Global Programs targeting health disparities in Tanzania, Africa, Bangladesh, India, and multiple cities across the United States. In the healthcare sector, she has supported maternal and infant care, diabetes, triple-negative breast cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s.

As the Director of Partnerships for a contracting agency with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Ms. McGregor trained hair stylists and barbers as community influencers. The celebrated national program aided in significantly reducing incidents of HIV and AIDS in communities with the highest incidents. She has also served as an advisor and board member for multiple organizations and global projects, such as the National Council of Women, Chime for Change, Global Citizens and GUCCI Changemakers Advisory Council. Ms. McGregor served as an integral supporter of the Texas HB403 Bill, which requires school board officials to be formally trained on the signs and prevention of human trafficking.

She is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the International Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership Award presented at the United Nations by the United States National Council of Women, the Activism in the Arts Triumph Award from the National Action Network, the Hidden Figure Award from Black Girls Vote, and the 2021 Heirs of Afrika Sankofa Woman of the Year Award. At every turn, she is happy to help shape generations through education and is paying it forward by having also shared her experience with students at the historic Howard University, through their Faith and Justice series.

Ms. McGregor is also gifted writer; she wrote a weekly column that was highly engaged globally called Greater Than – an inspirational publication that was available on Facebook’s former Bulletin platform. She is also the proud founder of the IVYinc SOARers, a virtual Mentorship program that grew from 75 to over 12K mentees from over 100 countries in under two years – the mentorship community now stands at 16.1k. Additionally, her Monday night Mentoring Moments (#MMM) garners an average of 20K views weekly. In fact, in, 2021 alone, #MMM attracted well over 1 MILLION viewers.

A sought-after speaker, Ms. McGregor has graced world stages at Global Citizen Festivals, Essence Music Festival, Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls, The Secret Sauce To Success Retreat, and the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. She was also the opening speaker, tasked with introducing the groundbreaking concept of reverse innovation to philanthropy at TEDx Dartmouth. Ms. McGregor served as a moderator for New York Times best-selling author Tabitha Brown’s Feeding the Soul Tour, the keynote speaker for The University of St. Michael’s College Orientation, an Evening with Ivy McGregor at the University of Illinois, as well as the moderator for a dynamic conversation with Amazon’s Black Employee Network. She has consulted with the United Nations, countless world leaders and heads of state, corporations, as well as numerous small businesses, educational institutions, and political, community, faith, and social justice leaders.

As a valued business leader and global influencer, Ms. McGregor kicked off 2024 by sharing The Impact of GOOD with over 1,000 attendees at Hello Seven ROI: The Millionaire Summit held in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In February she was interviewed by Pastor John F. Hannah in Chicago, IL. as part of his Black History Month Speaker Series and left audience members full of inspiration, and that interview quickly garnered over 1 MILLION views across various social platforms. Later she shared the stage with EGOT winner Viola Davis at the 2024 California Conference For Women. AND . . . her Q2 of 2024 started off strong, with Ms. McGregor accepting an invitation from Harvard University to share as the keynote Speaker for Harvard Kennedy’s School - Women In Power conference. 

Future speeches include the first collegiate commencement address in May at Bethune-Cookman University and a much-anticipated keynote at Rockefeller where she will take center stage this June. This will be followed by her highly awaited return as a speaker at the 30th Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, Louisiana, in July 2024. 

As a current resident of Los Angeles, she is a world traveler, an art enthusiast, a burgeoning golfer, and an avid reader. No matter where in the world her endeavors may lead her, her life's legacy continues to be a model of how the power of service can positively impact the world for…GOOD.