Shortstack Leader
Olivia Mignone Home: Bayside Age: 20 Height: 5’1″ Weight: 100 lbs Stats: 34-24-34 When she was just a freshman in High School, Olivia Mignone had known for years that she wanted to be a model. She practiced her strut, took good care of herself and was ready for the runway. Except she was too short. […]
WOO: Shortstack Promo 2011
Please view this video to learn about WOO and Shortstack. For more information about how you can be a part of the amazing Shortstack Charity Fashion Show, please visit www.wooshortstack.org.
The Difference Episode 002
An interview with Founder and program Director of Shortstack, Olivia Mignone Episode 1 Episode 2
Fighting HIV/AIDS
By Jessica Lyons The Queens Courier – Healthwise section June 2008 Windows of Opportunity (WOO), the Barbara Harmon Institute, is encouraging high school girls to believe in themselves while also raising money for charity through their Shortstack Program and 2nd Annual Charity Fashion Show. WOO was founded in 2002 and gained non-profit status in 2005. […]
How to stay optimistic through the recession, bad weather and swine flu fears
By Gina Salamone Daily News Staff Writer Tuesday, May 5th 2009 Olivia Mignone Overcame Height Bias …The 18-years-old from Queens dreamed of becoming a model since childhood. But at just 5′ foot 1″, she knew that wouldn’t be easy. Instead of sitting around sulking, she started her own modeling agency for girls, donating money raised […]
The Scene 2008
September 2008 A&U Magazine June 20th, Flushing Town Hall in Queens, New York, was the setting for making a fashion statement – one that combined awareness about HIV/AIDS, eating disorders, and the power of teens to make a positive difference in the world. Members of the jazz trio, In Pure Thought, Shortstack’s second annual Charity […]
The Scene 2007
September 2007 A&U Magazine Pink and purple balloons anchored to benches on the Long Island campus of Adelphi University led the way to the first annual Shortstack Charity Fashion Show this past June. Attendees were greeted by three long tables of silent auction packages, from Morrissey concert tickets to airline tickets, as well as a […]
Excerpt from “Required Reading”
August 2007 Shortstack Cover Models: Olivia Mignone and Tany Rios Shortstack models Featured on the cover A&U Magazine – Appearing in the 7 page spread are Iasia Stewart, Kati Johnson, Olivia Mignone and Tanya Rios. High school and college students know summer reading lists quite well. Composed to help students prep for the coming year, […]
Short Teen Models to Stand Tall at 4th Annual Charity Fashion Show
New York City, New York (PRWEB) April 7, 2010 Inspired by a vision and a dream, teen model and business woman Olivia Mignone created Shortstack to prove that anyone could achieve their goals without limitations. The modeling industry may say they are too short, but Olivia spends 8 months of every year training and empowering […]
Shortstack Teen Models Send Strong Message and Challenge to the Fashion Industry
New York City, New York (Vocus) June 10, 2010 Inspired by a vision and a dream, teen model and business woman Olivia Mignone created Shortstack to prove that anyone could achieve their goals without limitations. After 4 years of success, she is now challenging the fashion and modeling industry to step up and be more […]