“I would say Susan B. Anthony because she helped with women’s suffrage, which gave women the right to vote. Because of her I can vote.” 

– Vivian Ramirez
Sophomore – Pre-nursing

“Helen Keller. Well first of all she was deaf and blind but she didn’t let it stop her and was able to advocated socialism, radical-left policies, civil rights, and fair labor… She was influential not only to women, but those who may be deaf and/or blind.”

– Armando Castillo
Sophomore – Biology

“I would have to say Madam C.J. Walker, because she is the first female self-made millionaire. She was an African American woman and that was hard but she created her own company and products to help all women, not just of color but all women with hair products and that is very moving to me.”

 – Courtney Wise
Freshman – Human Development

“I believe Amelia Earhart, who was the first female to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She inspired women all over the world to be brave, confident and to do what you love.”

– Elissa Rico
Freshman – Speech Pathology