36 Women In Seattle Who Are Getting Things Done
These are just some of the women in Seattle who are leading the way
By Daria Kroupoderova March 8, 2018
We’re not sure if you heard, but today is International Women’s Day. Though it’s not an official public holiday in the U.S. like it is in Russia, Uganda and Nepal (really!), we do try to celebrate the women in our society with concerts, rallies, marches, vigils, and in our own ways. To celebrate here in Seattle, here’s a list of women we’ve reported on over the past year who have been kicking ass this past year. From business entrepreneurs to fashion icons to community activists, these women have been hard at work, making a difference.
From our Seattleite column:
Brittany Nicole Cox, the Antique Clock Restorer
Rebecca and Kimberly Yeung, the Science Sisters
Laura Henderson, the Animal Savior
From our Most Influential People of the Year for 2017 feature:
Sarah Myhre, the Citizen Scientist
Organizers of the Womxn’s March on Seattle
Xochitl Maykovich, the Political Organizer
Jill Mangaliman, the Climate Justice Organizer
Patty Hayes, the “Sheriff for Health”
Aneelah Afzali, the Executive Director of the American Muslim Empowerment Network
Nikkita Oliver and Retired Judge Anne Levinson, the Justice Fighters
C. Davida Ingram, the Civic Engagement Leader
Senait Brown, the Racial Justice Leader
Shefali Ranganathan, the Public Transit Champion
The Artists:
Linda Miller Nicholson, the Internet-Famous Colorful Pasta Maker
Humaira Abid, the local Pakistani Artist
Sound Theatre Company, the Women and Artists of Color Champion
Amber Parker, the Circus Therapy Pioneer
The Authors:
Lisa Congdon, Author of A Glorious Freedom: Older Women Leading Extraordinary Lives
Hsiao-Ching Chou, Author of Chinese Soul Food
Nancy Pearl, Seattle Librarian and Author of George and Lizzie
Linnea Westerlind, Author of Discovering Seattle Parks
Author spring appearances, featuring Anne Lamott, Ariel Levy, Ijeoma Oluo, and more
Becky Selengut, Author of How to Taste
The Chefs:
Jacquelynn Beckman, Pastry Chef at Trellis Restaurant
Donna Moodie, Owner of Marjorie’s
The Entrepreneurs:
Jasmine Ni’Cole Johnson, Owner of Jasmine Ni’Cole Luxury Perucas
Melissa Darby, the Music Biz Maven
The Activists:
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