"America's promise - opportunity - is the best hope for mankind's future. For all to survive, we each must bring opportunity to those who have it least."

Belinda Smith Walker has helped thousands of girls and women facing some of life's toughest circumstances through the instrumental role she has played in the creation of three nonprofit organizations.

"Inspiration is born of passion and I am passionate about inspiring women to seek and succeed in non-traditional roles."

Gail Farber is a history maker in her own right. In 2008, Ms. Farber became the first female to be appointed Director of the Los Angeles County Public Works Department one of the largest public works agencies in the United States. In this capacity, she also serves as the County Road Commissioner, County Engineer, and Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District with an annual budget of $2.2 billion and more than 4,000 employees.