PALM DESERT, Calif. – June 20, 2023 – Amy Lipton has been selected to serve on Girlfriend Factor’s advisory council effective immediately. Lipton is the founder of Amy Sport, a leader in chic, upscale golf fashion, based in Palm Desert. As a woman-owned business, combined with employing women-owned manufacturing businesses, Lipton is a valuable asset to complement Girlfriend Factor’s advisory council.
As a local nonprofit, Girlfriend Factor believes education is the key to economic advancement and self-sufficiency among women and that women can accomplish anything they set their minds to when they have the support and encouragement of their girlfriends. Girlfriend Factor provides renewable educational grants and emotional support to adult women who choose to improve their lives through higher education and occupational training.
“We are excited to welcome Amy to our advisory council, and are confident she will help to make a difference in our local community to assist other women on their career path,” said Joan Busick, founder of the Girlfriend Factor. “Amy’s breadth of professional work experience combined with founding and managing her own company, provides inspiration to other women who aspire to pursue their own dreams of being successful in the workforce and perhaps creating their own company as well.”
“I am thrilled to join the advisory council and to be able to support other women in their career endeavors,” said Lipton. “This is a wonderful opportunity to give back and make a difference by helping others to achieve a fulfilling career.”
Amy Sport features fashion-forward performance golf wear, changing the game in women’s golf apparel. The versatile apparel is designed by women, for women, using premium, made-in-the-U.S. European-style knit fabrics, with technically savvy performance features. Sourced from Italy, Japan and the U.S., the fabrics are top-quality with collections available throughout the country in high-end pro shops, exclusive clubhouses, boutiques, and retail outlets.
ABOUT AMY SPORT
Amy Sport was launched in 2017 by Amy Lipton with her vision to reimagine golf and sportswear for the modern woman that embodies her personal style. The state-of-the-art technical specialized fabrications and uniquely vibrant designs deliver peak performance for golf while having multi-purpose appeal to be worn not only on the golf course, but in a variety of settings. The collections are responsibly made in the United States in Los Angeles and suppliers are known for their sustainable methods to reduce consumption and minimize carbon footprints.
For additional information about Girlfriend Factor, visit www.girlfriendfactor.org.