Pleasant Rowland
Pleasant Thiele Rowland | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pleasant Williams Thiele March 8, 1941 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Education | Wells College, 1962 |
| Known for | Founder of American Girl, philanthropy |
| Spouse |
W. Jerome "Jerry" Frautschi
(m. 1977) |
| Father | Edward Thiele, president of Leo Burnett Worldwide |
Pleasant T. Rowland (born Pleasant Williams Thiele; March 8, 1941) is an American educator, reporter, writer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Rowland is best known for creating the American Girl brand.
Rowland is known for her philanthropic work in the arts in Madison, Wisconsin and her efforts to redevelop historic properties in Aurora, New York.