March 2023

PRESIDENT’S CORNER Tony Nardone, MBA, PCAM 2023 CAI-NJ PRESIDENT CORNER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC, AAMC

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“In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders.” — Sheryl Sandberg

T his month is Woman’s History month so staying with this theme I wanted to highlight women who have made considerable contributions throughout history. A woman’s role in building and shaping communities is a historical perspec tive throughout history. Despite facing obstacles and challenges, women from all walks of life and different parts of the world have made significant contribu tions to society. In this article, we will explore how women have contributed to community building and development throughout history, highlighting inspiring examples from different cultures and periods, and discussing the qualities that make women leaders effective and impactful. Women’s contributions throughout history have faced many challenges in par ticipating in community building and development throughout history. Patriarchal societal structures, lack of access to education, and limited opportunities for political and economic participation have all been significant obstacles that women have had to overcome. Despite these challenges, women have been instrumental in building and shaping communities. In ancient civilizations like Egypt and Greece, women held high positions of power and were involved in fields like medicine, art, and education. Similarly, during the Middle Ages, women were mostly relegated to the domestic sphere, but the Renaissance saw the emergence of female writers, artists, and thinkers who contributed to commu nity development. The Age of Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution brought significant changes in women’s roles. The Enlightenment paved the way for women’s rights, with influential thinkers such as Mary Wollstonecraft advocating for equal rights. Women were also active in social and political reform during the Industrial Revolution, campaigning for better working conditions and an end to child labor. In the 20th century, women played a crucial role in fighting for civil rights and the right to vote, as well as making significant contributions to

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various fields like science and technology. Examples of Women’s Contributions

It is essential to recognize the contributions of women from different cultures and geographic regions to showcase the diversity of their experiences and achievements. Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani activist for girls’ education, survived CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 54

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