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.
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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.
Christina Lomasney
With over two decades of experience, she has become a veteran entrepreneur, making significant strides and contributions in the field of materials science and electrochemistry.
Colleen Echohawk
Colleen Echohawk is a community leader,who has dedicated her career to serve Indigenous people in Seattle, Washington.
Alice Casneau
A successful dressmaker and clubwoman, Alice Casneau had an active professional and public life in Boston during the turn of the 20th century.
Jean Stevens
Horticulturalist who registered some 391 iris hybrids in her lifetime.
Marianne Smith
During the 1920s the citizens of Auckland benefited from a number of munificent bequests given by Marianne Smith. An enigmatic and very private person, she was unusual in that unlike most wealthy women of the time she had not inherited her money but had earned it herself.
Rose Graham
New Zealand hotel-keeper