Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris made history when she became the first female Vice President of the United States in 2021. Also the first woman of color in the highest-ranking female official, Kamala is one of the most influential female leaders in U.S. history. While this is impressive enough on its own, Harris has been a trailblazer for years. The former prosecutor and ground-breaking California attorney general has enough accolades to go on and on.
Today, alongside Joe Biden, Harris is serving as the 49th Vice President of the U.S. and showing women everywhere that no dream is too big.
Susan Burton
Susan Burton is an influential female leader who paved the road for others after managing to save herself from the failing prison system. In 1982, Burton’s world was shattered when her 5-year-old son died after being hit by an off-duty LAPD detective’s car. This sent Burton into a destructive spiral of drug addiction, non-violent crimes, and incarceration for nearly 20 years.
After failing to find the support needed, Burton took matters into her own hands and founded A New Way of Life. The nonprofit is a full-service operation based in South L.A. Formerly incarcerated women are provided housing, therapy, financial-literacy classes, and help with employment.
Burton’s story and resilience inspire those struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel. For her continued impact alone, she is one of the greatest female leaders in history.