Description
Purse With a Purpose
Gail Riggs, PhD is CEO and head of design for the Abigail Riggs Collection.
The company, headquartered in Rochester, New York creates exclusive handbags that honor iconic women in our history. The company has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charities including the Susan B. Anthony House Museum. Retailers now carry Abigail Riggs Collection handbags nationally.
After majoring in Psychology and Art at Judson College, Riggs went to Tulane University for her masters and doctorate degrees in Social Work. She relocated to Rochester in 1993 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in behavioral medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
She founded the Abigail Riggs Collection in 2001. Riggs was presented the, ?Hope for a Cure,? award by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in 2014 for her work designing a Hipster bag for individuals living with T1D to carry their lifesaving medical supplies, amongst other notable philanthropic accolades.
Gail has generously donated a Miss Bouvier Smooth Black Leather Clutch to the Gala. This versatile classic bag measures 11" x 6" and is lined in purple suede. Included is a 23" long strap, so the bag can be worn as either a clutch or crossbody. Magnetic closure keeps your belongings secure. Purple satin dustbag included.