Barbara Boggs Sigmund
Barbara Boggs Sigmund (1939-1990) was the first woman elected mayor of Princeton, New Jersey when she won the 1983 election.
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Cordelia Greene Johnson
Cordelia Greene Johnson (1887-1957) founded the Modern Beautician Association and served as its president until her death.
Doris Irene Taylor
Meals on Wheels founder
Hsieh Hsüeh-hung
Champion of Taiwanese self-determination
Wesa Wai-Sum Chau
Wesa Wai-Sum Chau is a dedicated advocate for cultural diversity, providing leadership in the disability, mental illness, women and international student communities.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (commonly referred to by her initials, AOC) is the youngest woman and youngest Latina to ever serve in the United States Congress. She is most well known for her progressive politics, community activism, and her wide-reaching social media presence.
Cuc Lam
Arriving as a refugee from Vietnam in 1978, Cuc Lam has worked tirelessly to help other migrants, and particularly women, adapt to life in Australia.
Nancy Power
Irish Celticist, member of Cumann na nBan, and civil servant
Anna Parnell
Irish nationalist and land activist
Dorothy Tangney
The first Australian woman senator.