Natalia Vodianova

Supermodel. Philanthropist. Founder of Naked Heart Foundation. UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Angel Investor. Special Olympics International Board Member.

Natalia Vodianova is a globally renowned supermodel and one of the most respected voices in modern philanthropy. Her rise to fame began at the age of 15 and spans over 25 years at the pinnacle of the fashion industry—but her most meaningful impact has come through her humanitarian work.

In 2004, inspired by her sister Oksana—who was born with autism and cerebral palsy—Vodianova founded Naked Heart Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to building an inclusive world for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families. What began with the creation of accessible play parks across Russia quickly evolved into a pioneering organisation at the forefront of early intervention, inclusive education, and professional training.

Following her relocation to Paris in 2014, she established Naked Heart France, an extension of her foundation focused on supporting children with special needs through inclusive education, caregiver training, and international knowledge exchange. Natalia's commitment to inclusion extends globally. She serves as a Board Member of Special Olympics International and was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), where she champions women's health and reproductive rights.

In parallel, Natalia is an active impact investor, backing over 30 mission-driven startups—including unicorn Flo, the leading women’s health app, and creative editing platform PicsArt. She is also the co-founder of Locals.org, a platform that helps people build meaningful communities. Her investment philosophy centers on scalable solutions for societal good. 

Natalia Vodianova’s journey is defined by purpose and empathy. Her leadership at Naked Heart Foundation and beyond continues to redefine what it means to be a changemaker in the 21^st century.