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Mother-daughter Duo Courtney and Marci Ober can be Nonprofit Co-Founders and Authors
Using their backgrounds in the mental health field, Marci Ober and her daughter Courtney have worked to make a positive impact on the people around them.
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Kenya Spears can be an Entrepreneur, Content and Community Engagement Specialist and Owner of Kloset by Kenya
Hey! I’m Kenya Spears, a creative born and raised in Portland, Oregon. After attending the University of Oregon for a couple of years, I then attended Southern University and A&M College, a HBCU [historically Black college/university] in Louisiana. Throughout my higher education, I discovered my true passion is relationship and community building, specifically for Black and underrepresented women.
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Dr. Wendy Bohon can be a Geologist, Science Communicator, Ambassador for Women Scientists and Mom
Dr. Wendy Bohon was working as a professional actress, until an earthquake altered the course of her life.
Wendy earned a bachelor’s degree in theater and was living in Los Angeles after college. In 1999, she felt the famous Hector Mine earthquake, which occurred in the California desert but was widely felt across Southern California.
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Kitana Sanchez can be a Showgirl Extraordinaire and an Advocate for the Transgender Community
Kitana Sanchez left home to pursue higher education. Along the way, she also discovered her true identity and life's calling.
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Dr. Amanda Hoffmeister can be a Pediatric Dentist, Educator, Content Creator and Sustainable Dentistry Advocate
Dr. Amanda Hoffmeister is not only a dentist — she also has a passion for promoting eco-friendly dentistry and educating people online.
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Mckenzie Margarethe can be a Marine Scientist, Naturalist, Researcher, Content Creator and Founder of LGBTQ in STEM
Mckenzie Margarethe discovered her love for the ocean while growing up in Hawaii.