Susan Mcpherson, Serial connector, Angel investor

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 “It was when I started to see the intersection between cause and business that I realized that brands and corporations can be a force for good in the world.”

Vision: A world where corporations are a leading force for good. Action: Spreads her vision by writing, consulting, tweeting, speaking and impact investing. As an angel investor she realized that investing in business was another way to support and empower women. www.SusanMCP.com

Stephanie Sonnabend, Chair, Women on Boards

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“I believe that women can have it all, just not all at the same time. We all have three aspects of our lives: work, family and personal.”

Vision: Raising the number of women on boards to 20 percent by 2020. Action: Sonnabend believes her campaign will redefine good corporate governance and gender diversity standards, and create corporate action. The best boards harvest diverse experience, skills and perspective. www.2020WOB.com