Today, we're marching for change with Nina van Schaick, a mother, daughter, sister, and midwife, a born “fixer” and now entrepreneur whose purpose was forged over 14 years on the frontlines of birth. She witnessed, again and again, how preventable trauma impacts women and felt that gap personally as both clinician and patient. That moment of reckoning became her inflection point. 

Guided by a deep belief that women deserve evidence‑based protection in their most vulnerable moments, Nina channelled her frustration with the lack of translation of evidence into practice around how we care for the perineum in labour. Today, she serves as the COO and Co‑Founder of PeriPear, bringing her clinical fluency, strategic clarity, and lived experience to a mission rooted in dignity, safety, and women’s bodies being fully seen. 

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Today, we are marching for change with Lisa Malia Norman, a mother, daughter, sister, and women’s health and wellness leader and educator, breast cancer survivor, feminine wisdom and embodied leadership coach, and nonprofit CEO, ending disparities and delays in care for breast cancer screening for women with dense breast tissue. 

She is the Founder of Evoke Feminine Leadership Institute helping people connect to their innate wisdom, trust their intuition, and embody their sacred purpose so they can step into matriarchal leadership to access a life of deep satisfaction, clarity, and unapologetic joy.

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Today, we’re marching for change with Dr. Samira Kiani, a daughter, sister, aunt, and genetic engineer, entrepreneur, and provocateur at the frontier of what biotechnology can and should become. Trained under the pioneers of gene editing at MIT and formerly Associate Professor of Pathology and Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh, she left a tenured position and some of the field's most coveted recognition—including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), awarded by President Biden—to do something the scientific establishment rarely rewards: ask why. She is the co-founder of HexemBio, a biotechnology company building the world's first human early developmental niche platform, and GenexGen, which pioneers next-generation gene regulation solutions. She is also the creator of Make People Better, a documentary that premiered at Hot Docs and brought the story of the world's first gene-edited babies to global audiences. She started Tomorrow Life, an initiative bridging science, art, and society at the University . Samira doesn't just build the future; she interrogates it, insisting that the most powerful technologies of our time demand not just brilliant minds, but conscious ones.

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Today we’re marching for change with Raga D’silva a mother, daughter, sister, women’s advocate and an award-winning public speaker, author, and activist whose work sits at the intersection of leadership, storytelling, and LGBTQ+ justice. With a career spanning senior leadership roles across India, New Zealand, and global markets, she brings together international business acumen and lived experience to challenge systems, shift narratives, and centre voices too often pushed to the margins.

She is the co-creator and host of Older Queer Voices, a critically recognised podcast and platform dedicated to amplifying the stories, histories, and wisdom of older LGBTQ+ people. At a time when ageing queer lives are frequently rendered invisible or forced back into silence; Raga’s work confronts ageism head-on, addressing issues of dignity, belonging, housing, health, care, and the profound cost of erasure. Older Queer Voices has become a vital space for intergenerational and intersectional dialogue, community building, and cultural preservation within the LGBTQ+ movement.

As co-founder of OUTspoken Speakers Network CIC, the UK’s only queer-led speakers’ agency, Raga builds equitable platforms for underrepresented voices; particularly queer women, non-binary people, and allies; reinvesting income back into the community and reshaping who is seen, heard, and paid on public stages. Her work with organisations spans inclusive leadership, authenticity at work, public speaking, personal brand, and creating cultures where difference is not merely tolerated but valued.

A proud lesbian of Indian origin, Raga speaks with candour and courage about coming out later in life, navigating identity across cultures, and her outspoken advocacy for marriage equality and LGBTQ+ rights globally. Her storytelling is both personal and political, grounded in truth, nuance, and an unwavering commitment to justice.

Raga is the author of Untold Lies and a sought-after host and moderator, known for creating brave, intelligent conversations that move beyond performative inclusion. She has been featured on BBC World, Sky News, ITV, Channel 4, NDTV, and India Today, and has been repeatedly named among the Top 100 Trailblazing LGBT+ Women for her leadership and impact.

With a presence that is warm, authoritative, and unapologetically honest, Raga D’silva inspires audiences from global executives to grassroots communities to lead with integrity, speak with purpose, and recognise that visibility is not a privilege, but a responsibility.

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Today, we’re marching for change with Nanda Mehta — a mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, women’s advocate, entrepreneur, and cultural connector whose life has spanned continents and communities.

Raised across Asia, Africa, and America by the age of eighteen, Nanda developed a global lens early on — and a deep belief that travel is one of the greatest forms of education. She is the founder and CEO of Creative Journeys, a travel and event management company she launched in 1990, grounded in the idea that exploration expands understanding.

In 2015, she founded Ahaana, a nonprofit dedicated to elevating cultural awareness of South Asian communities through women’s voices, art, and theater. At the heart of Ahaana’s work is Yoni Ki Baat, a nationally recognized storytelling platform featuring bold and authentic stories written and performed by South Asian artists. The organization has since expanded to include MenOlogues and a youth storytelling initiative supporting AANHPI mental health and intergenerational voice.

From eco-conscious global initiatives like The Renascence Project to programs supporting widows, acid-attack survivors, and women in transition, Nanda’s work centers dignity, storytelling, and empowerment across borders.

Often called “The Connector,” Nanda builds platforms that foster prosperity, cultural understanding, and community healing — all while remaining deeply rooted in family, dance, and lifelong learning.

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Today we're Marching for Change with Dr. Sheila Gujrathi, a mother, sister, daughter, and a biotech entrepreneur and executive, healthcare investor, drug developer, and speaker with over 25 years of experience in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. She has founded, built, and run numerous biotech companies and led the development and approval of life-changing pharmaceutical drugs for patients with immunology and oncology diseases. In addition to founding her own biotech companies, she currently serves as a chairwoman, board director, strategic advisor and consultant to many start-up companies and investment funds.

She serves as executive chair of Lila Biologics and director of Janux Therapeutics. She previously served as executive chair of Ventyx Biosciences (acquired by Eli Lilly and Company for $1.2B), chair of Turning Point Therapeutics (acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb for $4.1B), ADARx Pharmaceuticals, and ImmPACT Bio (acquired by Lyell). Dr. Gujrathi is the co-founder and former CEO of Gossamer Bio. Prior to Gossamer Bio, she served as chief medical officer of Receptos (acquired by Celgene for $7.2B). At Receptos, she led the advancement of the pipeline, including Zeposia®, which is approved for multiple sclerosis and for ulcerative colitis. Previously, she was the immunology therapeutic area head at Bristol-Myers Squibb and held multiple roles in immunology and oncology at Genentech. Earlier in her career, she was a management consultant in McKinsey’s healthcare practice.

Dr. Gujrathi received both her M.D. in the accelerated Honors Program in Medical Education and her B.S. in biomedical engineering with highest distinction from Northwestern University where she was the 2024 commencement speaker. She completed her internal medicine internship and residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School and additional fellowship training in allergy and immunology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Stanford University.

Dr. Gujrathi has earned multiple leadership awards, including Corporate Directors Forum Director of the Year; Healthcare Technology Report Top 25 Women Leaders in Biotechnology; Athena Pinnacle Award, and was named among the Fiercest Women in Life Sciences. Most recently, she was inducted into the 2025 American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows Class of 2025, and was named as a 2025 Bloc100 Luminary honoree. Gujrathi is passionate about making the working world safe and inclusive for women and other minority groups. She is co-founder of the Biotech CEO Sisterhood, a group of transformative trailblazing female CEOs, and the South Asian Biopharma Alliance."

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Today, we’re Marching for Change with Shannon Churchwell, a mother, daughter, and firefighter/paramedic with over 20 years of service in San Antonio, Texas, and a woman who wears many hats (sometimes literally). Shannon’s career has spanned medical strike teams, mobile integrated health, mental health response, and medical bike operations, all while working 24-hour shifts every fourth day.

She is also happily married and the mother of a beautifully complex family—biological, step, foster, and adoptive—mostly grown, with one 13-year-old still at home. Beyond the uniform, Shannon is an artist, an avid sun-soaker, and a world-traveling roller skater.

Somewhere along the way, the question stopped being how do I do it all? and became what actually serves me? In her later years, Shannon began the deeper work—learning when to say no, honoring her mental and physical health, and redefining strength not as endurance, but as intention.

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Today we’re marching for change with Becca Roses a mother, daughter, sister and the founder of Mind Body Genes, an epigenetics education and genetic testing platform for wellness practitioners and consumers. She specializes in translating complex genetic data into practical, lifestyle-based strategies that support hormone balance, gut health, inflammation, and long-term vitality. Through practitioner training, certification, and personalized genetic blueprints, Becca helps professionals confidently integrate genetics into their work while empowering individuals and families to make informed, sustainable health decisions.

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Today, we’re marching for change with Lucie Bayer, a mother, daughter, sister, and a patient marketing and advocacy leader with over 20 years of experience advancing human-centered strategies across rare disease, oncology, and chronic care. She is currently Director of Patient Marketing at Day One Biopharmaceuticals, where she leads unbranded and branded patient marketing for OJEMDA, including market-shaping campaigns, caregiver education programs, and a national Caregiver Ambassador initiative supporting families affected by pediatric low-grade glioma.

Across her career, Lucie has led multiple product and expanded-indication launches spanning ultra-rare and chronic conditions, including Hepatitis C, Cystic Fibrosis, Hereditary Angioedema, Acromegaly, and pediatric cancer. Her work is grounded in deep collaboration with advocacy organizations, patient and caregiver communities, and healthcare teams to translate lived patient experiences into meaningful education, trust, and engagement. She brings a global, creative lens to transforming complex science into strategies that make a real difference for patients and their families.

Lucie’s career began in the Czech Republic, where she worked for global marketing communications agencies such as JW Thompson and BBDO. Her work has since been recognized with numerous industry accolades across both agency and pharmaceutical roles, including the 2025 Top Marketer of the Year by DTC National.

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Today we’re marching for change with Kyrstin Johnson, a daughter, sister, friend, and a Division I NCAA collegiate gymnast, entrepreneur, author, and trailblazer whose impact on the sport extends far beyond competition. She made history as the first HBCU gymnast in the state of Alabama and the first HBCU gymnast to win a national vault title, cementing her legacy as a record-breaking athlete. Known for her power, precision, and presence, Kyrstin has also become a viral gymnast, drawing worldwide attention and bringing fresh energy and culture to the sport of gymnastics.

Beyond the podium, Kyrstin is the CEO of KJ Flips, LLC and the author of a children’s book that promotes confidence, perseverance, and self-belief. She is also a strong advocate for mental health, using her voice to encourage balance, wellness, and honest conversations within athletics. Through mentorship, leadership, and storytelling, Kyrstin empowers young athletes to embrace their individuality, show up unapologetically, and understand that their worth extends far beyond scores and rankings.

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