Civique is a platform that coaches talent in fashion and beauty to build a public role in philanthropy.
In today’s visual culture, fashion and beauty talent possess rare visibility and symbolic capital. They embody aspiration, shape taste, and command attention. That visibility can do more than build careers. It can mobilize people around causes that matter.
We believe mission-driven organizations have not yet fully unlocked the potential of the creative economy. Civique works to bridge that gap. We help talent give public shape to their values, and we help organizations connect their missions to new audiences.
Civique stands alongside talent at every stage of their public work. We train them in public speaking and the skills required for public-facing roles. We provide mentorship, advise on long-term career planning, and create ambassador opportunities that turn visibility into social impact.
We also work with organizations serving the public good. We help them amplify their mission through voices people trust, admire, and follow.
This work extends to cultural diplomacy. Civique helps bring visibility to heritage, local cultures, creative industries, and cultural tourism on the international stage.
We work in partnership with modeling and talent agencies. We help their talent build careers and reputations beyond the traditional cycles of the industry, creating opportunities where visibility can become public value.
Our guiding principle is simple: align ethics with aesthetics; add purpose to influence.
New York, NY
Pablo is a development economist and political scientist. Born in Chile, he earned degrees from NYU, Johns Hopkins, and UChicago. He has consulted for the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank. He now lives in New York and focuses on the creative economy. He founded Civique.
New York, NY
Mekkah is a marketing and strategy consultant for startups. She is a fashion model signed with Nomad Management, and the founder of NORTH & NINTH.
Port Louis, Mauritius
Isadora is an international development expert born in Mauritius. She spent 25 years studying and working in Washington, DC, including roles with the Asian Development Bank and Chemonics. She brings to Civique expertise in public policy, impact evaluation, and nonprofit strategy.
New York NY
Through her role at Friend of the House, Chloe supports Civique as a strategic partner. She serves as Partnerships Director and leads the planning of our inaugural gala.
Barcelona, Spain
Mags is an Argentinian writer, creative director, and brand strategist based in Barcelona. Drawing on a background in film and screenwriting, she develops visual identities, content, and social media strategies for premium beauty, lifestyle, and luxury brands. She leads Civique's social media.