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Founder Anu Bhardwaj is a serial social entrepreneur and philanthropist, listed on the 2020 Inc. Magazine Global Top 100 Female Founders and one of seven female award recipients of the 2020 Transform Fund from the Islamic Development Bank (from a pool of 5,000 applicants worldwide). Anu also co-chaired the second annual Blockchain for Impact Summit at the United Nations in 2019, and is the founder of Women Investing in Women Digital with nearly 1 million followers and The State of Women Institute.

Executive Director

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Executive Director Dr. Odessa Lacsina is a scientist, global health leader, and educator whose work bridges science, policy, and lived experience. She has led international research and partnerships focused on women, children, and underserved communities, while also creating programs to expand access to STEM education and healthcare knowledge. Dedicated to equity and inclusion, she brings her leadership and vision to The State of Women to amplify women’s health issues and ensure women and girls are empowered to thrive.

Special Projects

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Patrice Strong-Register is the founder and CEO of PLR Services LLC and the former executive director of The State of Women Institute, where she now serves as an active board member. She has served as the co-president of Ellevate (formerly 85 Broads) Arizona Chapter, a board member and director of finance for the National Sales Network organization, a facilitator for World Academy for Future of Women and UPI, and a past board member of the Sisterhood Extravaganza.

Editor in Chief

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Kimberly Hosey is an experienced editor, writer, and reporter with over 20 years of experience creating and editing content for print and digital media. She has a proven track record of leading editorial projects, writing compelling features, managing social media strategy, and producing multimedia content with mission-driven messaging. She is adept at collaborating across teams and platforms, with a focus on elevating underrepresented voices, especially women’s stories.

Creative Director

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Callie Roberson is a strategic designer with over 15 years of experience in brand development and design, with expertise spanning print, digital, UI/UX, and environmental applications.

As the founder of Manifestive Design—a WBENC and HUB-certified studio—she leads a team of creatives dedicated to producing marketing materials that are not only consistent and compelling but also infused with creativity.

While many people have a vision of how something should look, Callie specializes in bringing those ideas to life in fun and dynamic ways.