Yael Cohen Braun

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Yael Cohen Braun
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Born
Yael Cohen

(1986-11-04) November 4, 1986 (age 35)
South Africa
EducationUniversity of British Columbia
Years active2009–present
EmployerFuck Cancer and Mother Lucker
Known forFuck Cancer, Health Advocacy, Philanthropy, Mother Lucker
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2014; sep. 2021)​
Children3
AwardsQueen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

Yael Cohen Braun (born November 4, 1986) is a South African-Canadian businesswoman, and a co-founder of Fuck Cancer, a health organization working for early detection and prevention of cancer.[1]

Early life[]

Yael Cohen was born in South Africa, to a Jewish family. Her father, David Cohen, worked as an oil and mining entrepreneur at Gold Wheaton Gold Corp, Northern Orion Resources and two other natural-resource companies.[2][3] The family moved to Canada in 1994.[4] She attended the University of British Columbia where she received a B.A. in Political Science in 2008.[5] After graduation, she went on to work in finance.[6]

Career[]

Cohen Braun launched Fuck Cancer in 2009 after her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer.[7] Fuck Cancer aims to engage millennials through social media to have a conversation about early detection and acute awareness of cancer.[8] In 2016, Fuck Cancer collaborated with jewelry designer Jennifer Fisher on fashion wearables in support of cancer victims.[9]

In 2018, Cohen Braun joined Bumble as a senior advisor.[10]

Politics[]

Cohen Braun has financially supported the presidential and senate campaigns of Cory Booker.[11] Cohen Braun and her then-husband Scooter Braun held a fundraiser for Kamala Harris during the 2020 Democratic primaries.[12]

Personal life[]

Cohen Braun married American music manager Scooter Braun on July 6, 2014, in Whistler, British Columbia. They have three children.[13][14][15] In July 2021, it was reported that the couple had separated.[16] Braun filed for divorce on July 21, 2021.[17]

Awards[]

References[]

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  2. ^ McClain, James (2018-05-04). "Mining magnate David Cohen grabs a $12.5 million Brentwood contemporary". DIRT. Archived from the original on 2020-10-26. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
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  4. ^ McClain, James (2018-05-04). "Mining magnate David Cohen grabs a $12.5 million Brentwood contemporary". Dirt. Archived from the original on 2020-04-14. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
  5. ^ "UBC Alumni recognised in the BCBusiness 30 Under 30". Alumni UBC. April 1, 2014. Archived from the original on January 4, 2015. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  6. ^ Levin, Amy (June 4, 2014). "Fuck Cancer's Yael Cohen on "Authentic" Start-Ups, Fashion, and Changing Your Mind". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on September 18, 2014. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  7. ^ "Yael Cohen Braun". WME Speakers. Archived from the original on December 26, 2014. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  8. ^ Schawbel, Dan (August 4, 2014). "Yael Cohen: Her Entrepreneurial Journey From FCancer To StandWith". Forbes. Archived from the original on September 9, 2014. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  9. ^ "College Fashionista flips cancer the bird with bracelets". Columbia Spectator. Archived from the original on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  10. ^ "The Founder Of FCancer And Motherlucker Joins Bumble As A Senior Advisor". Forbes. Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  11. ^ "Yael Cohen FEC donations". October 20, 2020.
  12. ^ Adler, Dan. "Scooter Braun's Kamala Harris Fund-Raiser Connects the Latest Pop Wars to the Democratic Primary". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on 2020-10-26. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  13. ^ "Scooter Braun's Hit Factory". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  14. ^ "Scooter Braun Welcomes Baby Boy With Wife Yael -- Find Out His Cute Name!". Entertainment Tonight. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  15. ^ "John Travolta sells Brentwood compound to Scooter Braun for $18 million". Los Angeles Times. 2020-01-14. Archived from the original on October 13, 2020. Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  16. ^ Mizoguchi, Karen; Triggs, Charlotte (July 11, 2021). "Scooter Braun and Wife Yael Cohen Separating After 7 Years of Marriage". People. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  17. ^ Curto, Justin (2021-07-21). "Scooter Braun Divorcing Wife Days After Seventh Anniversary". Vulture. Retrieved 2021-07-22.
  18. ^ "12 People Who Are Transforming Philanthropy". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. October 28, 2013. Archived from the original on November 7, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  19. ^ Janowitz, Neil (April 27, 2012). "38. Yael Cohen". Fast Company. Archived from the original on June 7, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  20. ^ "Most Powerful Women In Canada: Women's Executive Network Reveals Top 100 Leaders". HuffPost Canada. Archived from the original on May 3, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  21. ^ "30 Under 30: Yael Cohen". Marketing Magazine. August 29, 2012. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  22. ^ "WINNER PROFILES; Yael Cohen". Archived from the original on December 9, 2013. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
  23. ^ "Meet the SuperSoul100: The World's Biggest Trailblazers in One Room". O Magazine. August 1, 2016. Archived from the original on July 5, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.

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