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Women and Girls Lead: Suzanne Santos

Rhiannon — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:00:19 +0000

Suzanne Santos works to promote local food systems, something she’s been doing for the past 15 years. We talked to Suzanne about her work connecting local farmers with urban markets for our Women and Girls Lead: Austin project.

Women and Girls Lead: Austin showcases extraordinary women and girls in Austin who are changing our community. Combining independent documentary film, television, new media, and global outreach partnerships, Women and Girls Lead amplifies the voices of women and girls acting as leaders, expands understanding of gender equity, and engages an international network of citizens and organizations to act locally and reach out globally.

Do you know a woman or girl who is making a difference in your world? Someone who embodies the characteritics of leadership or empowerment? She could be a teacher, doctor, student or mother. Nominate a Leader today!

Women and Girls Lead: Sonia B. Castellanos

Rhiannon — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:00:41 +0000

As a first-generation American who struggled to learn English at an early age, Sonia is different than most successful professionals. Appreciating that difference has helped shape her career. Sonia talked to us about her life as a Social Worker for our Girls and Women Lead: Austin project.

Women and Girls Lead: Jen Grogono

Rhiannon — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:00:24 +0000

Women are tremendously underrepresented in tech industries, making female tech CEOs incredibly rare. This makes Jen Grogono an anomaly in her field. Jen talked with about her life as a CEO and mom for our Women and Girls Lead: Austin project.

Women and Girls Lead: Nessa Higgins & Andrea Day Boykin

Rhiannon — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 13:00:34 +0000

Nessa and Andrea met when their two children attended the same kindergarten class. They quickly found they shared some things in common: they were both foodies, they both wanted to own their own business, and neither wanted to risk making a big investment on a restaurant. They talked to us about their food trailer, Flip Happy Crepes, for our Women and Girl’s Lead: Austin project.

Women and Girls Lead: Sarah Herburger

Rhiannon — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:00:11 +0000

Sarah was introduced to roller derby by a veteran skater whom she met while working at a restaurant on Sixth Street. At that time, she was also struggling with drug addiction. With the support of her derby teammates, Sarah overcame her addiction and has become one of the most popular skaters in the league (with some of the most die-hard fans). She spoke with us about her life as a mother and wife for our Women and Girls Lead: Austin project.

Women and Girls Lead: Beverly Kearney

Rhiannon — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:00:40 +0000

Beverly Kearney, affectionately known as “Bev,” is one of the most successful coaches in the history of track and field. Coach Bev talked about her commitment to coaching in our Women and Girls Lead: Austin project.

Do you know a woman or girl who is making a difference in your world? Someone who embodies the characteristics of leadership or empowerment? She could be a teacher, doctor, student or mother. Nominate a Leader today!