Mera McGraw

Mera McGrew is the founder and CEO of Soapply, a soap startup committed to selling the best soap for you, your skin, and our planet. Delivered directly to your door with a donation attached to every ounce of soap sold, Soapply makes improving and saving lives as simple as washing your hands.

She has lived, worked, and conducted research internationally for the Smithsonian Institute, multiple academic institutions, and the private sector. She is dedicated to the communication and dissemination of scientific information and is passionate about elevating public awareness around global social and environmental issues. McGrew has written for National Geographic and Huffington Post, and was the managing editor of Mission Blue.