An 18-year-old girl was raped by her 45-year old driving instructor who was taking her to her very first driving lesson. He took her to an isolated road, pulled her out of the car, removed her jeans and forcefully raped her. She reported the rape and the perpetrator was arrested and prosecuted. He was then convicted of rape and sentenced to jail. Years later, he appealed the conviction claiming that the sex was consensual, leading the Italian Supreme Court to overturn the conviction and...

The history of women is filled with champions who would never consider that title as a part of their legacy. They just showed up, they invested time and energy into what needed justice and light and in doing so empowered generations and communities. Legacies last. It is indeed a rare experience to see what can occur when you surround yourself with women that will champion you and mention your name in a room full of opportunities. Recently it has been my honor to share and participate in a...

The Starfish Story: There is a story about a person who was walking along a beach where a storm had washed up thousands of starfish, leaving them stranded. They start picking up individual starfish and gently tossing them back into the sea. An observer questions the action, pointing out the vast number of starfish and the impossibility of saving them all. The person picks up another starfish, throws it into the waves, and says, "I made a difference to that one." This story highlights that...