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From the Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series

was known as the queen of the Leica

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Women Transforming Media: Alyse Nelson

Directed by: Xenia Shin | Produced by: The MY HERO Project | Documentary | 2017 | USA

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As the CEO/President of Vital Voices Global Partnership, which unleashes the power of women’s leadership all over the world, Alyse, who co-founded the organization, has expanded the network of women leaders to over 15,000 in 184 countries, tripling its size.

How did it all begin? She takes us back to the moment when she first heard the call to action that changed her life.

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Alyse Nelson Acceptance Speech

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