March is Women’s History Month, celebrating great women who inspired and promoted changed. From scientist to politician regardless of background and class this month honors those who have come before us and inspire women and girls today.
Geraldine Ferraro was one such woman. She died today, March 26, 2011, after a long battle with cancer. I met her a few years ago when she was working with my mother. She was absolutely lovely and it was a great pleasure to talk with her and learn from her. She was quite excited when I told her of my eventual plans for graduate school work in a unique area. I remember feeling all nervous when I first met her, but she was kind, and we had a wonderful conversation about my school work and the job I was at the time working.
Well many know of her political career, she had a very diverse professional life including work as an assistant district attorney with the Special Victims Unit. She has been honored many times and no doubt we will continue to do so.
Not every woman will do something that changes history, but you don’t have to change history to have an impact. Think outside the box and do not let anyone tell you can’t do something. That is what I learned from her.
You will be greatly missed.
