Title IX: The Journey Continues

The L2T team wants to share with you the stories of women and men who strive to achieve the intended goal of Title IX – creating opportunity so that individuals, regardless of gender, can reach their full potential. Many have become leaders in their communities, organizations, and, in some cases, countries. These are their leaders.

Faye Wattleton

Faye Wattleton

First African-American and youngest president of Planned Parenthood

Patricia Locke

Patricia Locke

Preserver of Native American language, culture and spiritual traditions

Rita Colwell

Rita Colwell

One of the most influential and visionary scientists of her generation.

Eileen Collins

Eileen Collins

First American woman to pilot a spacecraft.

Rosalyn Yalow

Rosalyn Yalow

First American woman to win the Nobel Prize for medecine and first woman to win the Lasker Award