“A fundamental shift in culture and as a society is needed. As long as women are seen as less than equal to our male counterparts or that our advances and successes are seen as novel, inequity will persist.”
- Crystal Kondowe MD
“My goal is to continue to live a life of service every day, do whatever I can to have a large positive impact in the world and be an example of what’s possible for other Latina women in medicine. I hope young women who aspire to a career in healthcare follow their dreams, aim high, look for mentors everywhere and aren’t afraid to ask for support along the way.”
- Vanessa Calderon MD MPP
EM Dept Chair | Medical Director, St. Mary’s Medical Center SF
“We need to have representation at all levels and to have our voices heard and respected. We need people’s default image of doctor, scientist, surgeon etc. to include women. I want to tell young women: go for what you want and don’t let anyone tell you no. Be the representation you want to see.”
- Anders Tyslan
Senior Project Manager
