Browse Items (171 total)
- Collection: Contemporary United States
 
Christyl C. Johnson
        Dr. Christyl C. Johnson charts future missions at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center while also advocating opportunities for women in science and technology.    
            
        Prince William County    
    
        Themes: Science and Medicine
Robert L. Dandridge
        Hall-of-Fame basketball player Robert Dandridge uses his talents and experience to mentor youth in basketball clinics and education programs.    
            
        Norfolk    
    
        Themes: Sports and Media
Christy S. Coleman
        As an innovative public historian, Christy S. Coleman has advocated the power of museums to challenge the dominant historical narrative and to tell a more complex and inclusive history of America.    
            
        Williamsburg    
    
        Themes: Education
L. Louise Lucas
        As a community activist, entrepreneur, and state senator, L. Louise Lucas has been a tireless advocate for residents of southeastern Virginia.     
            
        Portsmouth    
    
        
    
    
    Lerla G. Joseph
        A dedicated physician, businesswoman, and community health advocate, Dr. Lerla G. Joseph provides high-quality, value-based health care to underserved populations in central Virginia.    
            
        Richmond    
    
        
    
    
    Stan Maclin
        Through his work in the ministry and as a community activist, Rev. Stan Maclin embraced diversity and inclusion and empowered others to work for racial justice.    
            
        Harrisonburg    
    
        
    
    
    Krysta N. Jones
        Krysta Jones is passionate about encouraging and empowering others to make a difference in their communities, state, and nation.    
            
        Arlington County    
    
        
    
    
    Kaci M. Easley
        Inspired by examples of public service in her family, Kaci Easley was the first African American to serve as director of Virginia's Executive Mansion.    
            
        Charles City County    
    
        Themes: Government and Law
Penny J. Franklin
        As a community activist for more than 30 years, Penny Franklin has been an advocate for the fair and respectful treatment of all people.    
            
        Montgomery County    
    
        
    
    
    