Heroes & Helpers - As hospitals run out of masks, gowns and other PPE to keep medical workers safe, local creatives in Seattle and across the world are pitching in from behind their sewing machines, flooding social media with photos of homemade masks dotted with flowers and patterns. Groups across
Sandra Day O'Connor (1930) Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981 and retired in 2005. She was considered a moderate conservative and served for 24 years. As a member of the country's highest court, O'Connor was considered to be a moderate conservative
Marie Curie (1867-1934) The first woman to win a Nobel Prize in Physics, and later with a second Nobel Prize in Chemistry, she became the first person to claim Nobel honors twice. She completed her master's degree in physics in 1893 and earned another degree in mathematics the following year.
Rose Schneiderman (1882-1972) A former factory worker and dedicated labor organizer, Rose Schneiderman focused on the needs of working women from 1926-1950. Schneiderman was president of the Women's Trade Union League; the only woman on the National Recovery Administration's Labor Advisory Board; and served as New York state's secretary of
For Women's History Month The Women's Leadership Network remembers women who have broken down barriers, opened doors and made an impact that benefits women and the world still today.
Sally Ride (1951-2012) An American astronaut who went through NASA's rigorous training program and into space and the record books in 1983. On June 18, Ride became the first American woman in space, aboard the space shuttle Challenger. As a mission specialist, she helped deploy satellites and worked other projects.
Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906) An American writer, lecturer and abolitionist who was a leading figure in the women's voting rights movement. Raised in a Quaker household, Anthony worked as a teacher. After the Civil War was over, Anthony began focusing more on women's rights. She and Elizabeth Cady Stanton established
Harriet Tubman (1820-1913) Born into slavery in Maryland, Harriet Tubman escaped to freedom in the North in 1849 to become the most famous “conductor” on the Underground Railroad. Between 1850 and 1860, Tubman made 19 trips from the South to the North, guiding more than 300 people, including her parents
Lynn Halper, President Message from the Foundation President: As we embark on a new year the professional liability industry is facing challenges in the form of evolving risks and emerging loss activity. Our industry colleagues are more focused than ever on coverage and claims handling in order to make
Northern California Chapter Charity Northern California Chapter held a volunteer event at the San Francisco arm of Dress for Success. This organization helps women seeking assistance with returning to employment, providing outfits for job interviews, support with resumes and interviewing preparation, and continuing support for women who gain employment. Eleven volunteers
