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Queen Underwood: Queen of the Ring
Lightweight boxing champion Queen Underwood has her sights set on gold at the London Olympics.

Dr. Bessie Young: An Advocate for Kidney Health
Local nephrologist has made it her mission to educate the African American community about kidney disease.

Nurse in a Hard Hat Takes on Toxic Chemicals: Karen Bowman
Karen Bowman leads the fight against chemicals that are threatening our health.

Reconnecting: Marcia Tate Arunga
Marcia Tate Arunga and Cultural Reconnection have helped 75 local women visit Kenya to explore their ties to Africa.

SAM’S Picasso Women: Chiyo Ishikawa and Maryann Jordan
Working together to bring significant art exhibits to Seattle.

A Force to be Reckoned With: Kate Whoriskey
Her strong vision and sharp focus have earned Kate Whoriskey, Intiman’s new artistic director, a reputation as one of the nation’s most talented directors.

Jo Montgomery & Her Big Idea
School of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts’ founder Jo Montgomery wanted to use gymnastics and circus arts to get inactive kids moving. It’s working.

Kathy Fletcher and People for Puget Sound
These environmental advocates have battled for two decades to rescue the Sound’s precarious ecosystem. The fight is far from over.

Dr. Jane Guiltinan
Bastyr University’s dean of the School of Naturopathic Medicine has forged important links between conventional and naturopathic health care.

Melody Biringer: Hey, Girlfriend!
Cheryl Murfin spends a day with Melody Biringer, founder of CRAVE and lots of other start-up companies.

“Failure is Impossible”
Celebrate Women’s History Month by taking this quiz and learning about women whose accomplishments have shaped our lives.

Nicole Urban, Ph.D.: Making a Difference in Cancer Research
Fred Hutch researcher Nicole Urban, Ph.D., and her work on biomarkers are gaining important ground in the race to find an
effective way to detect ovarian cancer before it turns deadly.

Eyes on the Prize
Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson and her colleagues are overseeing significant changes in school assignment strategies and curriculum with the goal of strengthening Seattle’s public schools.

Barbara Earl Thomas: “We Do Everything”
Artist and executive director of the Northwest African American Museum helps turn a community’s dream into reality.

Cass Turnbull: Defender of All Things Green
The founder of PlantAmnesty is on a crusade for kinder pruning and wiser planting.

Julie Tobiason and Seattle Dance Project
An Artist's Journey

Amy Denio: Collaboration, Convergence and Clouds
The founding member of Seattle’s all-female Tiptons Sax Quartet creates art on the radical end of the jazz spectrum.

Pramila Jayapal: Guardian of Immigrant Rights
Pramila Jayapal’s mission has expanded from hate free zones to protecting immigrant rights with the organization OneAmerica: With
Justice for All.

Ophelia and Christopher De Serres: (Wo)men Speak Out
A Seattle couple’s nonprofit organization is dedicated to eradicating rape, sexual assault and gender violence.

Steffanie Lorig: Creative Therapy
Art with Heart founder Steffanie Lorig has built an organization that helps children in crisis.

Kathleen O’Connor
Undaunted by the challenge, Kathleen O’Connor founded CodeBlue Now! to build consensus on changing health care as we know it.

Pastor Patrinell Wright: To Aid and Assist
Meet the Total Experience Gospel Choir’s inspirational founder and leader.

Sara de Luis: Flamenco Heat in Seattle
Sara de Luis, Maestra de flamenco, spices up the local dance scene.

Marnie Gustavson: A Friend to Afghan Women and Children
Seattleite Marnie Gustavson has been working in Afghanistan to overhaul government-run orphanages.

Dr. Pepper's Prime
UW sex researcher Pepper Schwartz illustrates in her new book that there’s more to love after 50.

Laura Love: An American Original
Folk-funk, Afro-Celtic, or Hip-Appalachian? Laura Love defies description.

Toby Saks: Making Sweet Music
Toby Saks sees the Seattle Chamber Music Society into its 26th season.

Paola Maranan: A Voice for Children
The executive director of the Children’s Alliance is an ardent, vocal supporter of children’s rights.

Keeping Up with Mimi Gardner Gates
The graceful force behind the transformation of the Seattle Art Museum.

Marilyn J. Smith: Taboo No More
Marilyn J. Smith advocates for deaf victims of sexual and domestic assault.

Harriet Bullitt: A Natural Wonder
Harriet Bullitt has devoted a lifetime to preserving the Northwest’s natural treasures and helping people enjoy them.

Mujeres of the Northwest
Latina women claim their place in Seattle society and help improve their communities.

Agnes Oswaha: A Voice for the People of Darfur
Through a variety of efforts, Agnes Oswaha aids Sudanese women and works to draw attention to the plight of Darfurians.

Lisa Fitzhugh: Art Becomes Her
In helping young people find themselves, Arts Corps creator Lisa Fitzhugh found herself.

Gov. Christine Gregoire: Governor Promotes Women
Gov. Christine Gregoire has long been a champion of women in public office and women's causes.

Darcy Burner: Republicans Feel the Heat
Pitted against Republican Dave Reichert for the 8th district Congressional seat, Darcy Burner shows she's not an underdog.

Colleen McElroy: A Generous Talent
Poet, writer, teacher and activist Colleen McElroy will be greatly missed when she retires from the University of Washington and The Seattle Review this year.

Christine Walsh: Dreaming Out Loud
The life of a test pilot is a constant high.

Meeting Sally Clark

Anna Haala: Leading from the Heart
Anna Haala, Native American peace elder, has done much to further minority causes.

René Bibaud, Professional Jumproper and Paula Houston, Powerlifter: Champion Profiles

Living in Two Worlds: The Asian Woman's Experience
It's possible to keep old traditions alive and find success in a Western world.

Up for It: Women Who Dare

Dr. Caprice Hollins: Uncensored and Undaunted

Piece: The Voice of Change

Stacy Bannerman: Breaking The Code: An Insider’s Account of Speaking Out Against the War

Washington Women Fighting to Protect Our Environment

Atieno Kombe: One Child at a Time

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