Women and power. Some need it, some fear it, but together, when we embrace our power, we can change the world.
We’d like to introduce you to eight brilliant women using their talent, intuition and passion to empower women and girls in our communities and across the globe.
They are standing up for women who have been abused, encouraging girls to go all out on the playing field, giving young women a say in their reproductive health, educating mothers, teaching women how to negotiate for what they deserve, and joining with other women to make their philanthropy count. While none of these women can move the mountains of prejudice and ignorance alone, they have the courage to try. Imagine the power if we joined them. If a few more of us used our skills, money, charisma or voice to give our strength to the next generation or to those who have been marginalized by society.
We’re beginning a new year. Let’s make it a powerful one for women.
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| Kelly Amonte Hiller Empowerment Through Sport Women’s Lacrosse Coach, Northwestern University, Evanston | Katy Drucker Empowerment Through Storytelling Photographer, Evanston |
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| Joan Sabatino Empowerment Through Collaboration Philanthropist, Lake Forest | Jacquelyn Dortch Empowerment Through Advocacy Family Engagement Manager, Stand University for Parents, Stand for Children, Lake Forest |
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| Kaethe Morris Hoffer Empowerment Through Justice Legal Director, Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation, Evanston | Carole Brite Empowerment Through Health CEO, Planned Parenthood Illinois |
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| Vicki Medvec Empowerment Through Confidence Professor, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Lake Forest | Francee Harrington Empowerment Through Service JP Morgan Chase Senior Vice President for Civic Affairs; former president of the Junior League of Chicago |
