Having relatable role models is part of the empowerment equation for young women. The Rosenzweig Report does an excellent job highlighting progress being made, and yet much more needs to be done. Telling stories of successful women and the organizations that empower them not only inspires the next generation, but it also reminds companies and boards what it looks like when gender diversity is prioritized.

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Kat Cole, Advisor, Investor, and former COO and President of Focus Brands, a leading developer of global, multi-channel foodservice brands such as Cinnabon. Kat has been called the Erin Brockovich of the restaurant industry. Her unique path to success and storytelling platform enable her to advance youth and women’s causes through her work with the United Nations Foundation, the World Economic Forum, and the Women’s Foodservice Forum