Christina Prejean
Hello Listeners,
August 26 is an auspicious date on which to launch our next interview. While Charles Thurber patented a typewriter on this day many years ago, it’s not where our minds are going.
On August 26, 1920, the long battle for the vote for women was won through the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This was a huge success for the women’s suffrage movement, although sadly African American women and men had to wait until the 1960s.
Women have been serving fully in the military in this country since the 1970’s, and we thought it fitting to feature another of our military interviews. We are pleased to share the story of Captain Christina Prejean, who is an amazing woman and champion of progress.
Christina served as an Officer in the United States Air Force for six years, including a one year tour in Kabul, Afghanistan. While serving on Active Duty, Christina received her Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma. In 2016, she was awarded her degree in law from the University of San Diego.
She now fights for women in the military through the pro bono organization Protect Our Defenders. We feel sure that you will be as impressed with Christina as we are and hope you enjoy her interview.
Oh, and by the way, August 26 is Mother Teresa’s birthday. That alone makes it a date to remember!
Click here to access interview.
Gratefully from the iVOW Team,
Jenni, Jennifer, and Zackary
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