“I am part of a community where girls traditionally live lives defined by boundaries. Now my aim is to encourage more generations of amazing children. I need to empower every girl in my community.” Today’s dreamer is Madiha Naz Jakhro, Pakistan’s FIFA World Cup representative and a trailblazer for girls’ right to play sports in her country. While maintaining an incredibly successful football career, Jakhro also founded the Al-Mehran Women Academy in Thatta, Pakistan. She hopes to pioneer a culture where sports are inculcated in women at a young age, and the academy is a stepping stone towards that. She’s also the head coach at Right to Play, an organization that emphasizes the importance of sports and play in childhood development. Read her take on why playing sports is about more than just the game!
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“I have been teaching and performing for over two decades but believe that I am yet to achieve the vision I have of myself as a dancer. This makes my journey truly exciting!” Today’s woman dreamer, Mouli Pal is a talented Odissi dancer, a captivating performer, dedicated teacher, choreographer and cultural ambassador. She has received several awards and grants from Mass Cultural Council and New England Foundation for Arts. In her Women Who Win story, she shares her passion for bringing the beauty of Odissi to Boston, taking inspiration from the nature surrounding her, and her next big dream!
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“You could say this is my first museum experience, as museums had never been part of my experience growing up. This role has exposed me to a new, amazing world I didn’t know anything about. “ Today’s woman dreamer, Rosa Rodriguez-Williams, is the Senior Director, Belonging & Inclusion, the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), one of Boston’s most cherished institutions. Ever wonder what it is like to work at a museum? Or how they have been affected by Covid-19? With a lifelong passion for creating an equitable world, Rosa shares her exciting career journey.
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