"My commitment to Vanguard Women's Foundation lies in the hope that we will empower women in a way that is different than opportunities currently available to the participants. My particular interest in the arts and law lies in the belief that these fields offer uniquely powerful platforms for women to influence our society in positive ways. We are striving to help women avoid getting bogged down in the day to day "business" of having a successful career in these fields. It may not be a man's world any longer, but it is still a masculine world when it comes to excelling in a traditional way in most arenas. Mentoring of women by women, both from successful careers in the arts and from other areas, is an opportunity that most women have difficulty achieving on their own. Through the mentoring program we can help women in the fields of the arts and law find the feminine path to success and a voice in our world." Karen Derr, Director

The primary function of Vanguard Women's Foundation is to sponsors mentor workshops that create environments where interactivity occurs between women of various races, cultures and backgrounds so they can learn from each other and grow together in the spirit of freedom, creativity and mutual respect.

Vanguard Women's Foundation also recognizes individual women who best exemplify a self-actualized individual and who have demonstrated outstanding leadership. Recently we recognized women's activist, Susan B. Anthony, for her courage and conviction, and Sacagawea, a Shoshone Indian, who guided the Lewis & Clark expedition across what is now the western United States and into history. As remarkable as were the accomplishments of the expedition, she is the only member commemorated on United States currency.

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