Hannah Jensen Kempfer
Hannah Jensen Kempfer was the first woman from rural Minnesota elected to the state legislature, serving nine terms in the Minnesota legislature between 1922 and 1942.
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Deb Haaland
Secretary Deb Haaland made history when she became the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary.
Kathryn Magnolia Johnson
NAACP field organizer from 1921 to 1924, YMCA worker and writer
Thanadelthur
1700s Chipewyan woman
Naomi Klein
Canadian author, professor, activist, and filmmaker
Abigail Fillmore
First Lady of of President Fillmore
Patty Murray
Patty Murray is the first woman senator from the state of Washington.
Phyllis Gutiérrez Kenney
In 1967 Kenney co-founded The Latino Association, which initiated a volunteer program providing educational and childcare services to migrant children. This initiative evolved into the Washington Citizens for Migrant Affairs, now known as Inspire, which secured federal funding to establish childcare centers across Eastern Washington.
Rebecca Saldaña
Rebecca Saldaña is a prominent activist in the Pacific Northwest advocating for social change.
Ruby Chow
Ruby Chow was dubbed a “living legend” (Rhodes) for her 50-year career as a restaurateur, Chinese community pioneer, civic activist, public official, and a major bridge between Seattle’s Chinese community and the city at large.