WAVe Presents: Women Who Inspire

“ “ My grandmother, Ilia , was an inspiring woman and the person I most wanted to emulate growing up. As a seamstress raising three children, she had an incredible work ethic, eventually opening her own sewing shop. She also had a lot of courage – she married a British soldier and moved from Italy to England after World War II, without knowing a word of English. — Sarah Brooks, Partner Known as the ‘First Lady of the World’ for her human rights achievements, Eleanor Roosevelt was an inspirational figure throughout her life. From being the first presidential spouse to hold her own press conferences to becoming the first chair of the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women in the Kennedy administration, she was a tireless advocate for women and minorities. — Dominick Conde, Co-Chair, IP Division