Category: Leader Profiles
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Leader Profile – Maria Sibylla Merian
Maria Sibylla Merian was a German entomologist, naturalist and scientific illustrator. She was one of the earliest European naturalists to document observations about insects directly.
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Leader Profile – Yayoi Kusama
Infinity and Illusion: The Art of Yayoi Kusama April Fool’s Day is the one day a year when deception is not only expected—it’s celebrated. We prank, we jest, and we twist reality for a moment of surprise and laughter. So today, I’d like to profile a woman who made illusions not just her art—but her legacy. Her name…
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Leader Profile – Sharon Stone
My leader profile today is about someone who will make you all roll your eyes. By the end, I hope to get you all to applaud. I am going to talk about ……. Hollywood actress …. Sharon Stone. She is known for her roles in CASINO, BASIC INSTINCTS, SILVER, etc. Are we all inspired yet? ……..…
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Leader Profile – Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman is one of the most remarkable figures in American history and is only fitting to talk about her during Black History Month. Rewinding to 1822: This was a time when slavery was still legal in many states, and Black people were considered property that were bought and sold. The Ross family was enslaved…
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Leader Profile – Lina Khan
Who is she? She is the current chair of the US Federal Trade commission and is expected to step down in ~8 working days. Why is she interesting? Let’s look at her early life: she was born to Pakistani parents in London and later moved to the US when she was 11 years old. Even…
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Leader Profile – Dr. Jane Cooke Wright
Dr. Wright is best known for her pioneering work in chemotherapy. At a time when surgery and radiation were the primary treatments for cancer, she explored the potential of chemotherapy to treat the disease. Wright’s research involved studying the effects of various drugs on tumors and in 1951 with the help of her team she…
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Leader Profile – Maria E. Redo
(1925 – 2024) “There’s got to be someone who is able to do something about it” — Audrey Liu
Women L.E.A.D. Toastmasters 