Leaders Who Are Changing the World

Last night, Women's eNews hosted a gala honoring "21 Leaders for the 21st Century." The honorees were a group of 20 remarkable women and one man, all working towards different causes with one common goal: to empower women. Held at the Jumeirah Essex House in New York City, the energy throughout the room was uplifting as guests applauded the efforts of a truly inspiring group.

Among the honorees was Robin Abrams, whose mission is to inspire women and girls to pursue careers in technology; Andrea Arroyo, a Mexican-American artist, who paints to commemorate the more than 400 women who have gone missing in the Mexican city of Juarez; Kathy Cloninger, CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA, who was recognized for her development of the organization's renewed leadership focus; Martha Diaz, whose work with hip-hop culture is aimed towards cultivating the voice of women in a community; Ilene Lang, CEO of Catalyst, who works to build inclusive workplaces for women to minimize the barriers they face in their careers; and Tony Lewis Lee, who is on a mission to change the health profile of pregnant women and their infants.

Each honoree shared the inspiration behind their efforts and pledged to continue on their path towards amplifying the voices and rights of women. Bravo!

Ilene Lang, CEO of Catalyst

Martha Diaz, Creator of Womanhood Learning Project

Girl Scouts, Guests of Kathy Cloninger