WAVe Presents: Women Who Inspire

“ “ After the fall of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War, the United States faced an uncertain international order and a far more varied and nuanced set of global relationships. Madeleine Albright entered this unfamiliar environment and effectively advanced the international interests of the United States for nearly a decade as ambassador to the United Nations and Secretary of State. Her ability to not only face down the world’s toughest diplomatic challenges, but to do so with absolute composure and a touch of humor, provides a great example for all of us. — Ked Whitmore, Partner I recently had the privilege of hearing Sara Safari’s harrowing account of climbing Mt. Everest when an earthquake hit. Sara, who grew up in Iran and had no experience in mountain climbing, decided to climb some of the world’s highest mountains, both to challenge her own self-imposed limitations and to raise attention and funds to support at-risk girls in Nepal. This marginalized community had been subject to forced early marriage and human trafficking. Sara’s amazing efforts to use mountain climbing as a means to help those most in need are truly inspirational. — Bob Waldman, Co-Chair, Business Division