21 Leaders of the 21st Century 2010 Gala May 6, 2010

Women’s eNews is a daily, online, nonprofit news service covering issues of particular concern to women. Our coverage appeals to a broad spectrum of readers who care about women’s well-being and participation in civil society. Consider us an NPR for women-online. Each year we host a gala in May to honor 21 Leaders for the 21st Century. This is our ninth year of recognizing leaders for their commitment to the improvement to women’s lives. Each honoree is making news, often at great personal risk, by confronting issues of particular concern to women.

2010 Honorees: Robin Abrams
Board Member of Openwave and HCL

Andrea Arroyo
Visual Artist

Cecelia Boone
Chair
Dallas Women’s Foundation

Vivian Castleberry
Founder
Peacemakers Incorporated

Salome Chasnoff
Executive Director and Founder
Beyondmedia Education

Kathy Cloninger
CEO
Girl Scouts of the USA

Martha Diaz
Educator
Hip Hop Association

Michael G. Dowd
Attorney
The Law Office of Michael G. Dowd

Jen Taylor Friedman
Director
Barbara Dobkin Family Foundation

Patricia Gruber
President
The Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation

Ilene Lang
President
Catalyst, Inc.

Dr. Ana Langer
President
Engender Health

Tonya Lewis Lee
Author and Documentary Producer

Dr. Sawart Malik
Co-Founder
Muslim Women’s Fund

Maria Melo Brandao
President
Association of the Seed of Life of the City of God

Nell Merlino
CEO and Founder
Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence

Oraia Reid
Executive Director
Right Rides for Women’s Safety, Inc.

Edit Schalffer
Founder
Women Without Borders (Sisters Against Violent Extremism)

Dr. Pernessa C. Seele
Founder and CEO
The Balm In Gilead, Inc.

Eveline Shen
Executive Director
Asian Communities for Reproductive Justice

Jennifer Stockman
Co-Chair
Republican Majority for Choice

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