Voices of the 21st Century: Women Transforming the World

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The butterfly is a great symbol of change, transition, adaptation, and growth. The caterpillar finds comfort in its chrysalis; however, it must change to become the butterfly. Similarly, the women in this book share their personal transformations, some through struggles and challenges, others through triumphs and celebrations. These women courageously challenge the status quo, bring light to once-dark topics, and introduce new ways of thinking.

Now-more than ever-we as women are called to come together. We hope you see yourself in the pages of Women Transforming the World, know you are not alone, and let your own voice be heard.

Contributing Authors: Beth J. Keil, Barbara A. Boldt, Stefanie Barilla, Ngoc T. Tran, Judy E. Adams, Paula M. Kramer, Candace Plattor, Emmeline Saavedra, Anita D. Russell, Sharon Karise Plaché, Cindy J. Holbrook, Andrea Tompkins, Norva Samuel, Cynthia Giuffria, Sarah Eddie, Debbie Helena, LaTanya Logan, Brigitte Stills, Zaneta Varnado Johns, Jessica Sojorne Libere, Inez Bracy, Natasha E. Williams, Rashanna Jackson, Michela Quilichi, Hema Vyas, Charmaine Hammond, Gail Rosenthal, Catherine Tuitt, MBE, Lisa Condon, Deb Alcadinho, Donna Duffy, Melissa Rowe, Angelica G. Miller, Anne Marie Dekker, Narges Nirumvala, Susan Isaac, Megan Miller, Shelly L. Bell, Tanya Williamson, Joanne Mulhull, Patricia Porter, Tracey Ehman, Laura Rubinstein, Angeline Moore, Reena Lichtenfeld, EdD.