Irene Natividad, a recognised leader for women in the United States and throughout the world, is President of the Global Summit of Women, an annual international gathering of women leaders from around the world on business and economic issues. She is Chair of Corporate Women Directors International (CWDI), which promotes the increased participation of women on corporate boards globally. Ms. Natividad’s commitment to promoting women, both nationally and internationally, stems from her involvement as President of the National Women’s Political Caucus, an organisation dedicated to electing and appointing more women to public office. Some of her awards include being nominated one of the “100 Most Powerful Women in America” by Ladies Home Journal, and as one of the “25 Most Influential Working Mothers” by Working Mother Magazine.