Dr. Piper Farrell

About

The tgin Foundation’s mission is to support uninsured women undergoing treatment for breast cancer, highlight the impact of health disparities on survivor outcomes, and stress the importance of early detection for women under the age of 40.

In the city of Chicago, black women are 42% more likely to die from breast cancer than the general population. Despite the recent decline in breast cancer mortality within the United States, African American women continue to die from breast cancer at higher rates than women of other races. 

Dr. Piper Farrell was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Thank God It’s Natural (tgin) in October 2021, following the legacy of her sister, Chris-Tia Donaldson, the brand’s founder. With more than a decade of leadership experience across education, government, and healthcare, Dr. Piper brings a proven track record of driving organizational transformation and empowering women through coaching, mentoring, and community engagement.

Under her leadership, tgin has continued to strengthen its position as a leading textured hair care brand, with products available in more than 10,000 retail outlets nationwide—including Ulta Beauty, Target, Walmart, Whole Foods, and CVS—as well as through online channels. Previously, Dr. Piper held senior roles in healthcare, where she led the restructuring of underperforming medical clinics in Houston and Chicago, and in education, where she served as a policy leader with the Michigan Department of Education and Michigan State University’s Office of K–12 Outreach.

She holds a Ph.D. in Education Evaluation and Research from Wayne State University, an M.A. in Mathematics Education from the University of Detroit Mercy, an advanced degree in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University, and a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

In addition to her role at tgin, Dr. Piper serves as Executive Director of the tgin Foundation, which supports uninsured women undergoing treatment for breast cancer. She resides in Chicago with her family and enjoys travel, fashion, interior design, and cooking.

The TGIN Foundation’s mission is to support uninsured women undergoing treatment for breast cancer, highlight the impact of health disparities on survivor outcomes, and stress the importance of early detection for women under the age of 40. In the city of Chicago, black women are 42% more likely to die from breast cancer than the general population. Despite the recent decline in breast cancer mortality within the United States, African American women continue to die from breast cancer at higher rates than women of other races.  Poverty continues to be the primary social factor underlying health disparities