Clara Lyle Boone
American composer, instructor, activist, and businesswoman
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Jennie Shirreff
1800s Canadian nurse, businesswoman, and philanthropist
Sylvia Fine
Award-winning American lyricist, composer and producer
Ada Celeste Sweet
American reformer, pension agent and humanitarian
Alice Anderson
Early 1900s Australian mechanic and garage owner
Phyllis Gutiérrez Kenney
In 1967 Kenney co-founded The Latino Association, which initiated a volunteer program providing educational and childcare services to migrant children. This initiative evolved into the Washington Citizens for Migrant Affairs, now known as Inspire, which secured federal funding to establish childcare centers across Eastern Washington.
Ruby Chow
Ruby Chow was dubbed a “living legend” (Rhodes) for her 50-year career as a restaurateur, Chinese community pioneer, civic activist, public official, and a major bridge between Seattle’s Chinese community and the city at large.
Tracy Rector
Tracy Rector is a storyteller, educator, filmmaker, coordinator, co-founder of Longhouse Media non-profit organization, multi-media artist, and a 2016 Stranger Genius.
Mona Das
In 2018, Das was elected as a Washington state senator; Das’s career has been centered around advocating for BIPOC women, and her work in the Pacific Northwest has shed light on housing insecurity, the environment, equity and inclusion.
Marjorie Edwina Pitter King
Through her tireless commitment to public service, King carved out a legacy that continues to empower individuals to strive for excellence and effect positive change in their communities.