From childhood, Martha Mayhood Mertz saw women she admired – skilled, strong, inspiring women – denied recognition for and access to leadership positions. Carving out a career in the 1980s, Martha faced the same divide; accomplishments that were acclaimed in men were often overlooked in women. The more she observed, the more she became convinced:…
“I am gender equality activist, youth worker and trainer from Azerbaijan with a global mindset and ability to understand local realities. As a first chairwoman of National Youth Council of Azerbaijan, I managed to break a lot of existing gender stereotypes about women in leadership. I am very passionate about public policy making, gender studies…
Samantha Holdsworth, from London, is the founder and director of Clowns Without Borders, an international arts-led charity that provides psychosocial support for children living in crisis. Most recently, they’ve shared performances with nearly 6,000 refugee children from the Rohingya community in Bangladesh. She originally trained as a theatre director and clown and co-founded Nimble Fish…
Dr. Paula Fellingham is the Founder and CEO of the Women’s Information Network (WIN), an educational and social network for women, and a global community of women. The WIN hosted the largest gathering of women in history for the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2011: 377 live events in 152 countries.…
Beth Medford Waller is the founder and director of WHAT MATTERS, a nonprofit that is combination of all her professional and philanthropic passions. She is a fundraiser, real estate broker, author, video influencer.
Chloe Chick is the Innovation Director for the UN-hosted Global Humanitarian Lab and Founder of SisuGirls, a social enterprise focused on developing bravery, confidence and resilience in girls.
Zainab Salbi is a Media Host, Author, Humanitarian, and founder and former CEO of Washington-based Women for Women International. She is dedicated to serving the cause of women and marginalized voices.
Abirami Kirubarajan is a student and Queen Elizabeth Scholar. She is founder of the Multicultural Youth CAN. She was named Canada’s Top Teen Philanthropist and the Government of Ontario’s Most Outstanding Volunteer.
Becca Stevens is an author, speaker, priest, social entrepreneur, founder and President of Thistle Farms, the largest social enterprise in the US run by survivors. She was recently named a 2016 CNN Hero.
Elizabeth Lesser is the co-founder and senior adviser of Omega Institute, the largest adult education center in the United States focusing on health, wellness, spirituality and creativity.
