Hilary Boyle
Irish journalist, broadcaster, and activist
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Stormé DeLarverie
Stormé DeLarverie was a butch lesbian with zero tolerance for discrimination, or as she called it, “ugliness.” During an era that often showed hostility towards LGBTQ people, and queer women in particular, DeLarverie provided safety and acceptance.
Maxine Singer
Pioneering molecular biologist, influential science administrator, and leader in science policy and advocacy.
Dr Virginia Apgar
Her simple, rapid method for assessing newborn viability, the “Apgar score,” has long been standard practice.
Maria Alexandrovna
Russian empress
Louise de Marillac
One of the most active members of the Ladies of Charity in 1600s France
Mary Dawson
New Zealand servant, farmer, environmentalist and nurse
Mabel Wilson
New Zealand domestic worker and community leader
Nielsine Paget
New Zealand homemaker and community worker
Turikatuku
New Zealand Māori tribal leader