Women of Achievement

Researcher, Mentor, Advocate: Lissette Saavedra Champions Youth Mental Health and Community Well-Being

By Durham Magazine Intern | May 29, 2026

The longtime RTI International research psychologist studies resilience, burnout and suicide prevention while helping shape the next generation of researchers in the Triangle

Kalle Simpson Built a National Beauty Brand – and Brought It Back to Durham

By Durham Magazine | May 27, 2026

Discover Night founder and Durham native Kalle Simpson returned home to grow her luxury sleep and beauty brand in the Bull City

Montessori School of Durham Marks 50 Years of Learning and Legacy

By Durham Magazine | May 6, 2026

Co-founded by Marilyn Bell Hawley in 1976, Montessori School of Durham has grown into one of North Carolina’s few American Montessori Society–accredited programs, shaping generations of Durham students

Meet CC Chu, the Founder Behind The Bean Flower

By Durham Magazine | April 30, 2026

The Durham entrepreneur pairs handcrafted drinks and desserts with a welcoming space that champions local artists and fosters community connection

Katie Wyatt Leads the Durham Arts Council Into a New Era of Creativity and Access

By Amanda MacLaren | April 21, 2026

New executive director Katie Wyatt brings a global perspective, deep roots in music education and a vision for expanding creative space and opportunity across Durham

Savvy Moves: Chef Savannah Miller Talks ‘Top Chef,’ M Tempura and What’s Next

By Renee Ambroso | June 23, 2025

‘Top Chef’ finalist Savannah Miller details her journey from aspiring cook to intrepid chef de cuisine at M Tempura

Jordan High School Theater Director Guides and Empowers Developing Artists

By Durham Magazine | May 9, 2025

Olivia Bellido’s student-first approach to theater has turned Jordan High into a creative haven for aspiring performers and tech artists alike, earning her a nod from the Tony Awards for excellence in theater education.

Rissi Palmer’s Calling: From Chart-Topping Artist to Champion for Inclusion

By Leah Berry | April 22, 2025

The singer-songwriter reflects on her groundbreaking journey in country music, the power of representation and how she’s uplifting a new generation of diverse voices

Faith in Action: Mobilizing North Carolina’s Unitarian Universalists to Build a Brighter Future

By Renee Ambroso | March 20, 2025

The Rev. Lisa Garcia-Sampson, executive director of the Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of North Carolina, shares her journey and the power of collective action to drive change in our communities

Melanie Allen Champions Southern Grassroots Organizations in the Fight for Climate Justice

By Leah Berry | March 20, 2025

The co-executive director of the Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice ensures equity is at the heart of climate solutions

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