Dr Marisa Porges is known for her work on leadership, education, and national security. She is currently the eighth Headmaster of The Baldwin School, a 130-year-old all-girls school outside of Philadelphia that is renowned for academic excellence and preparing girls to be leaders and change-makers. Prior to joining Baldwin, Dr Porges was a leading counterterrorism and national security expert serving in such places as the Obama White House and the US Navy. Porges has a bachelor's degree in geophysics from Harvard University, a master's degree in comparative politics from the London School of Economics, and a doctorate in security studies from King's College London. Her awards include the National Committee on American Foreign Policy 21st Century Leader Award and the NATO Medal for service in Afghanistan.
This is destined to be a powerful book about how we can raise girls to become bold, ambitious women. The ideas are captivating, the stories are gripping, and Marisa Porges is the perfect person to write it. * Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals, Give and Take, and Option B with Sheryl Sandberg * I cannot wait to read this book, to read it to my daughters, and to discuss it with my mom. Ideas of what girls need have changed so much, even in our lifetimes. I look forward to Marisa's unique perspective on how we can support the audacity and ambition of girls everywhere! * Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance *