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MEENA HARRIS ON RAISING STRONG WOMEN

AS LONG AS I can remember, I’ve considered myself to be two things: an optimist and a problem-solver. Neither happened by accident. Growing up in a social justice family, I learned these qualities (and so many others) from the extraordinary women in my life: a hardworking single mother. An aunt who lives out the importance and impact of public service every day. A grandmother who taught me to always try and make a difference – always , big or small – in everything I do.

Especially since I became a mum myself in 2016, I’ve marvelled at

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