The CEO: Gwen DeVoe

Gwendolyn DeVoe is a former plus model, and the Founder/CEO of DeVoe Signature Events, who now specializes in plus model training, development and management. Gwen has been a long time advocate and supporter of increasing the visibility of fuller figures on fashion runways.

In 1998 she successfully openedThe Plus Academy, one of New York’s first training programs exclusively for aspiring plus models. She is also the creator of Full Figured & Fabulous™, the largest plus model runway competition on the East Coast.

Always willing to share the gift of empowerment with other women of size, Gwen is a highly sought-after motivational speaker on the topics of body image, plus modeling and fashion consultation for plus size women and teens. Her television credits include the nationally syndicated Ricki Lake Show, Fox 5′s Good Day New York morning show, Insider’s Edition and New York 1 News.

In June 2009, Gwen launched the first ever “Full Figured Fashion Week” in NYC to an audience of over 1,500. (www.fffweek.com)

Gwen is pleased to be able to launch her Plus Academy program nationwide!