Hinda Miller is a Canadian-born American politician, entrepreneur, costume designer, and inventor.
11 Facts About Hinda Miller
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Hinda Miller was a member of the Vermont Senate from the Chittenden senate district, from 2002 until 2013.
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In 1977, Hinda Miller co-created the "Jogbra", the first sports bra, working alongside Lisa Lindahl and Polly Smith.
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Hinda Miller was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2022.
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Hinda Miller Schreiber was born on April 18,1950, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Hinda Miller married Dr Joel Miller, a psychologist, and they have 2 children.
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Hinda Miller trained as a costume designer and later taught costume design at the University of South Carolina.
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The first general exercise bra, initially called a "jockbra", was invented in 1977 by Lisa Lindahl and Polly Smith, with the help of Hinda Miller, who was working as Smith's assistant.
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Hinda Miller is a co-founder and past president, CEO, and vice president of communications of Jogbra, a maker of women's sports apparel now owned by Sara Lee Corp.
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Hinda Miller is owner and president of DeForest Concepts, a business consulting firm.
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Hinda Miller is on the Board of Directors of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, a for-profit coffee company.