Nellie Gifford
Irish republican activist
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Frances Clarke
Irish novelist and feminist
Hariot Blackwood
Irish marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, philanthropist and author
Harriet Bagwell
Irish philanthropist and promoter of local industry
Margaret Forbes
1800s New Zealand innkeeper and land protesterwho dared to stand up for her rights before the highest authorities.
Dr Alice Drew Chenoweth
From her small-town beginnings, she eventually made her way to the nation’s capital, serving in a number of distinguished federal government positions at a time when few women held such posts.
Dr Theresa Loya
With board certifications both in anatomic and clinical pathology and in internal medicine, Dr Loya seeks to help the poor and underserved with cancer prevention strategies as well as early detection and intervention for those who already have the disease.
Dr Vanessa Northington Gamble
Dr. Vanessa Northington Gamble is a physician and historian of medicine.
Dr Virginia Davis Floyd
Dr Virginia Davis Floyd makes a difference by extending medical care to underserved populations around the world and integrating indigenous medical traditions with Western methods.
Maite Arce
Maite Arce is a nonprofit leader and activist who has spearheaded environmental justice and equity, as well as encouraged Latinx communities to enjoy outdoor activities and advocate for conservation of the natural world.