Page Content Shattering Ceilings, Blazing Trails:24 Remarkable Women of the CSUFor Women’s History Month and the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage (in 2020), we highlighted not only those who’ve broken ground, but younger generations who are following in their footsteps. From science and sports to politics and art, these exceptional women are transforming their fields on a global level.Meet one shining example from each of our campuses. Judy BacaAlumna, CSUNAward-winning muralist, educator and social activist Congresswoman Karen BassAlumna, CSU Dominguez HillsFirst African American woman in U.S. history to serve as a speaker of a state legislative body Kari BrandtAlumna, Cal State San BernardinoFounder of Women of Patrol, which strives to create a more inclusive environment in the ski patrol industry Raji BrarAlumna, CSU BakersfieldFirst Sikh woman elected to a California city council Lorena ChecaAlumna/Staff, CSU San MarcosVice President of Student Affairs/recipient of the Scott Goodnight Award for outstanding contributions to her field Jessica Lynn ClayStudent, CSU Channel IslandsDancer and choreographer with cerebral palsy who is forging pathways in integrative dance Kerri DonisAlumna, Fresno StateFirst female fire chief in Fresno Tanya GarciaAlumna, Humboldt StateCo-founder of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at HSU Bre HolbertStudent, Chico StateFirst African American woman national president of Future Farmers of America in its 90-year history Billie Jean KingAlumna, Cal State LALegendary tennis champion and social activist Dr. Heather LiwanagFaculty, Cal Poly San Luis ObispoAssistant professor of biology and noted researcher of seal pups in Antarctica Molly Murphy MacGregorAlumna, Sonoma StateExecutive director and cofounder of the National Women’s History Alliance, whose work led to the creation of Women’s History Month Dr. Lynn MahoneyPresident, San Francisco StateFirst female president of SFSU appointed by the CSU Board of Trustees Kate McCueAlumna, Cal MaritimeWorld’s first female captain of a cruise ship Alyssa NakkenAlumna, Sacramento StateFirst female full-time assistant coach in Major League Baseball history Jennifer Yuh NelsonAlumna, Cal State Long BeachFirst woman to solo-direct an animated movie (“Kung Fu Panda 2”) Dr. Ellen OchoaAlumna, San Diego StateFirst Latinx woman to go to space Dr. Judy SakakiAlumna, Cal State East BayFirst Japanese American woman to become president of a university Elvyra San JuanAssistant Vice Chancellor, CSU Office of the ChancellorA leader in the predominantly male field of capital planning, design and construction with oversight of approximately $12 billion since 2003 Merlyn Calderon SchultzAlumna, CSU Monterey BayNational labor union leader and U.S. diplomat L.A. County Supervisor Hilda SolisAlumna, Cal Poly PomonaSecretary of Labor under President Barack Obama; the first Latina to hold a cabinet-level position Dr. Nancy StoyerAlumna, Stanislaus StateChemist who helped discover and name new elements 113, 115, 116 and 118 Aisha WahabAlumna, San José StateFirst Afghan American elected to public office in the U.S. as Hayward City councilwoman Linda WoolvertonAlumna, Cal State FullertonFirst solo female screenwriter of a billion-dollar movie (“Alice in Wonderland”) If you’d like to meet more remarkable CSU women, see our Women & Leadership profiles from 2018.Share a StoryDo you know a CSU student, alumni, faculty or staff member you think should be recognized during Women’s History Month? We’d love to hear from you! Please submit your entry in 40 words or less. Your Email* Their Name* Why They’re Remarkable* Submit Want to Learn More? Please contact: Public Affairs Department (562) 951-4800 Yes