ShelterBox provides emergency shelter and other essential items to families who have lost their homes to disasters.
Kerri Murray: It will take 134 years to reach gender parity, according to the latest Global Gender Gap Report 2024. … We have to do better.
Since 2015, Kerri Murray, has led ShelterBox USA, a global humanitarian organization dedicated to delivering lifesaving shelter to communities in crisis. Under her leadership, ShelterBox has earned three Nobel Peace Prize nominations. A passionate advocate for women's empowerment, she channels her career and volunteer work into creating opportunities that uplift and inspire women and girls worldwide.
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Monique Limón
Senator, California Senate District 21
A UC Berkeley graduate with a Masters degree from Columbia University, Monique served six years on the Santa Barbara Unified School Board and as Assistant Director for the McNair Scholars Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) prior to serving in the California State Legislature.
Senator Limón recaps 2024
Advice: Find the ONE thing you can do. (click)
Signing Pay Transparency Act (SB 1162)
Monique is a devoted public servant and equity advocate representing California’s 21st Senate District, which includes Santa Barbara County and over 60% of Ventura County. She champions policies that enhance education, boost economic opportunity, and advance women’s rights.
Senator Limón introduced the Pay Transparency Act to help close the pay gap for women & minorities.
Trinity Tran
Co-founder of the California Public Banking Alliance (CPBA), Public Bank LA (PBLA), and Divest LA
VIDEO:
Creating Public Bank
Los Angeles with Co-Founder Trinity Tran
Trinity’s commitment to underserved populations and her transformative work in the financial system earned her accolades. She was honored as the 2021 Woman of the Year by the California State Assembly District 53 and received the 2021 Progressive Champion Award from the California Progressive Alliance. In 2022, Trinity accepted the Equitable Futures Award from the California Reinvestment Coalition on behalf of the CPBA for their impactful work. Her contributions led to a nomination for the Inspirational Women Awards by the LA Times in the same year. Trinity is a 2024 Roddenberry Fellow.
Capt. Sheila Kelliher, the first female Public Information Officer for L.A. County Fire Department, and a dynamic leader and mentor in the fire service, recently had a unique experience.
After a grueling January, she said, ” Handing the Album of the Year to Beyoncé was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
Capt. Kelliher was presented with Shelter Box’s first “Warrior Award.”
Mindy Budgor’s inspiring journey sparked dialogue on cross-cultural exploration and women’s empowerment.
Her latest venture, an AIpowered fashion platform, is revolutionizing how women perceive and express their personal style, boosting both confidence and selfexpression.
Some life changes are a bit more challenging than others.
Advice from panelists to women of any age … and men, too:
• Don’t be afraid of not having enough resources.
• The world needs your courage.
• Keep showing up.
• Turn over every freakin’ stone.
• Every single person has a role.
• Ask for mentors.
• Moments of crisis are the time to build up.
