General (ret.) Lori J. Robinson is a nonresident senior fellow in the Strobe Talbott Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology in the Foreign Policy program at Brookings, as well as at the Belfer Center. After 37 years of military service, Gen. Robinson retired in 2018 as commander of the United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). MORE

Sandra Day O’Connor will always be known as the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States, but her impact reaches much further than that. MORE

Kamala Harris groundbreaking career includes notable roles as a former California attorney general and U.S. senator along with being the first female to serve as Vice President of the United States. MORE

Nancy Pelosi served as the first woman Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and the first woman in American history to lead a major political party in Congress. MORE

In the tapestry of Racine County's history, Jean Jacobson is a bright thread, weaving through the fabric of progress and empowerment.

Jean Jacobson's legacy of firsts speaks volumes about her dedication to breaking barriers and serving her community. From being the first woman to serve as a Racine County Supervisor for her district (currently known as District 13) to presiding as the first female to serve as the Racine County Board Chair, Jean has paved the way for women's leadership. She further solidified her commitment to service when she was elected as the first female Racine County Executive, demonstrating that glass ceilings are meant to be shattered.

Her leadership journey continues as the Chair of the Town of Norway, where she continues to serve with distinction. With each milestone, Jean Jacobson has not only paved the way for future generations of women leaders but has also inspired us all to strive for excellence and inclusivity.

Ingrid Washinawatok was a member of the Menominee Nation. At age 14, she joined the movement to re-establish the Menominee as a federally recognized tribe. Three years later, she traveled to New York City as an intern with the International Indian Treaty Council, which monitors Indian rights in the Western hemisphere. MORE

Maria Luisa Morales was born into a family of migrant farm workers in Cotulla, Texas, in 1944. At a very young age, she noticed inequality in the poor working conditions all around her. MORE

Margaret Danhauser was born in Racine, WI, on June 9, 1921. She is best known for her performance as a member of the Racine Belles All-American Girls Professional Baseball team. MORE

For nearly 60 years, Nettie Karcher devoted her energy to her hometown, leaving a legacy that this year, 31 years after her death, is eternally preserved with the naming of the former Burlington High School building in her honor. MORE