What does a woman need to do to be in the same league as Hillary Clinton, Beyonce, and Simone Biles?
Be awesome, that’s what — and let’s be honest, that’s what Geraldine Roman is.
Roman was included in the list of inspiring female leaders released by the website Motto — which is overseen by the same editors who produce TIME magazine. Motto‘s target readers are young women who are “looking for advice about life, work, and play.”
The list of inspiring leaders was released in celebration of International Day of the Girl, a United Nations initiative campaign for greater gender equality worldwide.
Roman made history in the Philippines after being elected as the first ever Pinay transgender congresswoman. Roman is the congresswoman of the 1st District of Bataan, which is about a three-hour drive from Manila.
Roman has been campaigning for LGBT rights before she was elected.
“Recognizing our rights and dignity will in no way diminish yours. We are not asking for special privileges or extra rights. We simply ask for equality. With inclusiveness and diversity, our nation has so much to gain,” Roman was quoted as saying.
Roman is in great company!
You may view the list here.
