Women and Adversity
Marlena Fejzo, Ph.D.
Geneticist
One of Time’s 2024
Women of the Year
Pregnant women can thank Marlena Fejzo (Fay⸍zō), Ph.D. for connecting their extreme nausea and vomiting to genetics. Time magazine recognized her achievement and named Fejzo one of its 2024 Women of the Year. Forbes magazine named her in its 50 Over 50 list of high-achieving women.
Fejzo had experienced extreme vomiting and nausea for weeks during her first pregnancy, but it wasn’t unt ...
Janet Murguía
President and CEO UnidosUS
Janet Murguía became president and CEO of UnidosUS, formerly the National Council of La Raza, on January 1, 2005. It is the largest civil rights advocacy ...
Jacqueline “Jacqui” Patterson
2024 Time Woman of the Year
Time 2024 Earth Award
Climate justice activist Jacqueline “Jacqui” Patterson receives dozens of accolades for her dedication to h ...
