Mildred was believed to be California's longest-serving appellate justice (at the time of her death in 2002), and was once considered for appointment as the first female justice on the US Supreme Court.

Mae was a powerhouse.  Teacher, Lawyer, Industrial Engineer - and maker and shaper of much of the Soroptimist experience.

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A trail-blazer in tennis, Joan was instrumental in developing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1971. She was a member of SI Los Angeles for many years, and almost single-handedly managed our Graduate Fellowship Award.   

Susan was a true pioneer in education.  Among other accomplishments, she implemented night schools, vocational schools, and community colleges and required all teachers in the Los Angeles School District hold a teaching certificate.

For many years, Muriel was the highest-ranking woman in local government in the United States.   She has distinguished herself in many roles: Los Angeles City Manager, member of the California Industrial Welfare Commission, and dedicated volunteer.

In her professional career as a Registered Nurse, Barbara was a true trailblazer.  She pioneered both the development of NICUs in California as well as risk management procedures.  Her private life was dedicated to her friends, sponsoring young musicians, and her volunteer activities.

Betsy was a trailblazing pediatrician, a U.S. Naval Officer, a teacher, and Los Angeles County Epidemiologist.  She managed to find time to donate her time and skills, too.

As the first woman probation officer in Los Angeles County, Minnie created the role of Chief Woman Probation and Parole Officer, and founded several institutions which supported, housed, and provided training for young women on parole or probation.

The second woman police officer in Los Angeles County, Aletha founded the City Mother's Bureau - the first agency of it's kind in the Country.