(BPT) - In 2012, the world watched as women made historic gains in everything from Congress, with an all-time high of 20 women in the U.S. Senate – to the field, where they’ve won 100 total gold medals at the Olympics.
In 2013, MAKERS.com moves us to reflect on the important advances made by women in years past to inspire the path forward. Presented by Simple facial skincare and created in partnership with AOL and PBS, MAKERS is a multi-platform video experience that celebrates trailblazing women by sharing their compelling stories. These stories, featured on MAKERS.com, showcase a unique variety of women – from high profile game-changers like Diane Von Furstenberg, Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice – to six local heroes from across the country who have been recognized as Next MAKERS for their inspiring work across technology, education, mental health and more.
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