Native women and gender-diverse leaders have always shaped Indigenous communities—protecting land, sustaining culture and leading movements for justice.

This piece highlights 20 leaders who are making history today across government, environmental stewardship, art, education and community care. Their work continues a long legacy of strength, resilience and visionary leadership.

To celebrate Hispanic and Latino/a/x Heritage Month, we are uplifting 20 Latina/x and Hispanic women leaders, artists and activists. Learn about 20 women whose leadership, innovation and creativity have made and continue to make vast contributions to our history.