Dr Virginia Apgar
Her simple, rapid method for assessing newborn viability, the “Apgar score,” has long been standard practice.
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Mary Lasker
Medical philanthropist, political strategist, and health activist Mary Lasker acted as the catalyst for the rapid growth of the biomedical research enterprise in the United States after World War II.
Maria Wodzicka
Polish-New Zealand welfare worker and community leader
Elizabeth Taylor
As one of the first women justices of the peace in Christchurch she was later made an associate magistrate to the Children’s Court. Within the Christchurch branch of the National Council of Women, Elizabeth Taylor promoted issues such as a motherhood endowment, women police, the right of married women to retain their own nationality, and women in politics.
Aileen McCorkell
Irish Red Cross volunteer
Hilary Boyle
Irish journalist, broadcaster, and activist
Stormé DeLarverie
Stormé DeLarverie was a butch lesbian with zero tolerance for discrimination, or as she called it, “ugliness.” During an era that often showed hostility towards LGBTQ people, and queer women in particular, DeLarverie provided safety and acceptance.
Maxine Singer
Pioneering molecular biologist, influential science administrator, and leader in science policy and advocacy.
Maria Alexandrovna
Russian empress
Louise de Marillac
One of the most active members of the Ladies of Charity in 1600s France