2025 Fashion Show Co-Chairs
Meg Kauth – Founder – Memoro: Creative Consulting
Meg has more than two decades of experience in strategic communications, marketing, business strategy, and policy development. Since 2017, she has helped clients—from small nonprofits to large corporations—optimize their messaging and outreach by combining creative insight with strategic rigor. Her work includes developing and leading full-scale communications initiatives, facilitating strategic planning and foresight efforts, revamping brand and marketing materials, launching public relations and public information campaigns, and supporting organizational change and culture-building efforts. Meg holds a Master of Fine Arts from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and a law degree from the University of Denver.
Andy Kauth – Senior Vice President – Private Wealth Management
Andy brings more than 25 years of experience in financial services to his work as founder of NewBridge, where he helps clients navigate complex financial and estate planning decisions in collaboration with attorneys, tax advisors, and investment managers. Before launching NewBridge, he held senior roles at Merrill Lynch, Vector Securities, and Itros Capital Management, where he advised top institutional investors and managed hedge fund strategies. Andy holds multiple professional designations—including CPWA®, CIMA®, and RMA®—and is an active member of the Investments and Wealth Institute®. A proud graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Andy now lives in Denver with his wife, Meg, and still finds joy in all things Wisconsin.
What motivated you to Chair this year’s Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show?
We are honored to co-chair this year’s Fashion Show because the cause is incredibly close to our hearts. We have two nieces with special needs, and through their lives, we’ve become part of a larger community that includes many individuals with Down syndrome. We've seen how joyful, vibrant, and full of potential this community is—and how important advocacy, research, and inclusion are. Supporting the Global Down Syndrome Foundation is a way for us to say: we see you, we support you, and we’re proud to stand with you.
What can we expect at this year’s Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show?
Expect a night full of inspiration, style, and celebration! The Fashion Show is unlike anything else—it’s joyful, moving, and beautifully human. You’ll see incredible models rocking the runway, meet families and advocates doing amazing work, and walk away feeling hopeful and energized. It’s a reminder of everything we can achieve when we come together.
What about the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s work inspires you?
The Global Down Syndrome Foundation is leading the charge in making real, measurable progress for people with Down syndrome—whether it’s advancing groundbreaking research, advocating for better healthcare, or championing inclusion in education and society. Their work is not only visionary but deeply personal. They are changing lives, and they are doing it with love, integrity, and determination.
There are a lot of worthwhile, not-for-profit events and causes. Why should someone support this one?
Because this is about dignity, opportunity, and equity. Every person with Down syndrome deserves access to the medical care, education, and support that allows them to thrive. They are a key part of the fabric of our lives, and we want to ensure they can live full and enriching lives. Supporting this event means supporting a future where that’s possible. Plus, it’s a beautiful, fun, unforgettable evening.
What do you hope for people with Down Syndrome and their families in the future?
We hope for a world that fully sees and supports people with Down syndrome—not just as people with challenges, but as individuals with dreams, talents, and so much to contribute. We hope families feel empowered and never alone. And we hope research, advocacy, and love continue to open doors for every generation.
Please share a sentence or two about your life, including what is important to you, and anything else you would like to share with others.
Family is everything to us. We try to show up with humor, heart, and a deep belief in making the world a more welcoming place—especially for those whose voices aren’t always heard. Being part of this event is a privilege, and we’re excited to celebrate such an extraordinary community.