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Women's Leadership:
Founder of The Daily Beast & Women in the World
From acclaimed editor to the rarefied ranks of female CEOs, Tina Brown’s legendary career has been propelled by her talent for re-invention and leading organizations through extreme disruption.
Former EPA Administrator
Gina McCarthy has dedicated her 35-year career in public service to protecting public health and the critical natural resources we all depend on. Her leadership and perseverance has led to federal, state, and local actions on critical environmental issues.
Former President of Ireland
One of the world’s most respected advocates for human rights and Ireland’s first woman President, Mary Robinson leads the mission of the Mary Robinson Foundation—Climate Justice.
Chief of Staff to Chief Content Officer, Netflix
As Obama’s personal aide, Ferial Govashiri spent the past 10 years within arm’s length of one of the world’s most powerful leaders. She is now the Chief Of Staff to Chief Content Officer at Netflix.
First Female Prime Minister of Norway
Former prime minister of Norway and director-general of the World Health Organization, speaker Gro Brundtland has dedicated herself to making the world a better place.
Nobel Prize-Winning Human Rights Activist
Tawakkol Karman is a Yemeni journalist, politician, human rights activist and the co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. As the face of the Yemeni uprising, she was instrumental in helping shape the Arab Spring.
Two Time Olympic Judo Gold Medalist
Kayla Harrison made history as the first American to win two gold medals in Judo. A survivor herself, she founded the Fearless Foundation to help survivors of child sexual abuse through education and sport.
Filmmaker, Miss Representation
Jennifer Siebel Newsom is a filmmaker, former actress, and advocate for women and girls. She has been recognized for her work in writing, directing and producing, the award-winning documentary Miss Representation.