Mellody Hobson has risen from a humble upbringing to become a world business model, now serving as the Co-Chief Executive Director of investment management firm Ariel Investments, LLC. Philanthropist, businesswoman, committed spokesperson—she’s done it all. Born in 1969 in Chicago, Illinois, she was raised by a single mother…
Kathy Hochul became the 57th Governor of New York earlier this year, and in doing so made history as the state’s first female governor. By setting this milestone and being a strong advocate for women’s rights, she will undoubtedly inspire and give hope to many…
When Kathryn Smith was hired as Buffalo Bills quality control-special teams coach, she became the first woman to hold a full-time coaching position in the NFL. By breaking through in a male-dominated league, she without a doubt became a role model and inspiration for many…
Last year, Carol Tomé was called out of retirement and named Chief Executive Officer of shipping giant UPS, making her one of the highest-ranking business leaders and the first woman to run UPS in its history. Holder of a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Wyoming and a master’s degree in finance from the University of Denver, she started her career in 1981 as a commercial lender with United Bank of Denver…
American soccer player Carli Lloyd is one of the greatest and most decorated players in the history of women’s soccer in the United States and worldwide. After an incredible career, she announced her retirement earlier this year…
Last year, Tara VanDerveer became the all-time winningest coach in women’s college basketball with victory No. 1099. Over the course of her career, not only has she helped to influence modern women’s basketball in the United States and coached some of the greatest players, but she has also asserted herself as a strong advocate for gender equality in sports…
Not only is Stevie Nicks an incredible American singer and songwriter, but she also became the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice—as a member of Fleetwood Mac and as a solo artist. Her award nominations and wins, including Grammy Awards, reflect her talent and symbolic lyricism…
Although Jessica Tan is now co-leading Ping An, one of the largest financial services companies in the world, her success has not been handed to her on a silver platter. Despite her humble roots, her determination and hard work have led to her being listed among the most powerful women at the international level…
As President and Chief Executive Officer of Anthem Inc., Gail K. Boudreaux is leading both a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest healthcare organizations in the country. Throughout her career, she has been featured several times as one of 100 Most Powerful as well as Most Influential Women in the World…
When Stacey Cunningham became the 67th President of the New York Stock Exchange in 2018, she made history as its first female president to hold full leadership of the exchange. She first entered the NYSE in 1994 as a summer intern while studying towards her Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering at Lehigh University…
