Virginia Changemakers
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  • Subject is exactly "Strong Men and Women in Virginia History"

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Gregory L. Robinson oversaw the completion and launch of NASA’s transformational James Webb Space Telescope.
Manassas

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In a lifetime of dedicated service to the Bristol community, Sheriff Tyrone Foster has worked to ensure the safety and protection of all citizens.
Bristol

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With decades of meritorious service in the United States Navy, Captain Janet H. Days is the first African American to command Naval Station Norfolk, the world’s largest naval station.
Norfolk

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A civil rights pioneer, the Rev. Raymond R. Wilkinson courageously led the fight against racial injustice in his community.
Roanoke

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One of the first women to work as a nuclear engineer at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Sheila Bowen Taylor is passionate about increasing diversity in STEM professions.
Norfolk

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Former Air Force pilot Quentin J. Smith Jr. is dedicated to sharing the inspirational legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen with young people.
Hampton

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Ora Scruggs McCoy is committed to preserving her family's farm and her community's rich African-American history.
Appomattox County

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As the CEO of an information technology company, Kendall Holbrook cultivates a culture of inclusion and serves as a mentor to women in STEM professions.
Fairfax County
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