Hinda Miller facts for kids

Hinda Miller is an amazing inventor, businesswoman, and politician. She was born in Canada but became an American citizen. She is most famous for helping to create the very first sports bra!

Hinda Miller also served as a State Senator for Vermont. She represented the Chittenden area from 2002 to 2013. In 2022, she was honored by being added to the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

About Hinda Miller

Hinda Schreiber was born on April 18, 1950, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She later married Dr. Joel Miller. They have two children together.

Hinda studied at the Parsons School of Design in New York City. She earned her first degree there in 1972. Later, she got a Master's degree from New York University in 1976. Hinda trained to be a costume designer. She even taught costume design at the University of South Carolina. In 1977, her family moved to Burlington, Vermont.

Inventing the Sports Bra

Hinda Miller played a big part in creating the first sports bra. In 1977, she worked with Lisa Lindahl and Polly Smith. They noticed that regular bras weren't comfortable for exercising.

They used two jockstraps sewn together to make a prototype. This first exercise bra was called a "jockbra." It was later renamed the "jogbra." This invention changed how women could exercise comfortably.

In 1990, a company called Playtex bought Jogbra. Hinda Miller, Lisa Lindahl, and Polly Smith were all honored for their invention. In 2022, they were inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. This is a very special award for inventors.

Hinda Miller was also a co-founder of the Jogbra company. She served as its president and CEO for many years. After that, she became the owner and president of DeForest Concepts. This company helps other businesses. She also served on the board of directors for Green Mountain Coffee Roasters.

Hinda Miller's Public Service

Hinda Miller has been very active in her community. She has held several important roles:

• She used to lead the Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce. This group helps local businesses.
• She was a member of the Burlington Airport Commission.
• She served as a trustee for Champlain College.
• She was involved with the New England Culinary Institute.
• She co-chaired the Council of Educational Governance.
• From 2002 to 2013, she was a State Senator. She worked on committees for economic development, housing, and education.