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Mary Hayashi is a formative figure in public affairs, shaping the narrative for professional associations, philanthropic bodies, and corporate pioneers.
This week, Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford interviews Mary Chung Hayashi. Hayashi is an award-winning author, national healthcare leader and former California State Assemblymember.
With a distinguished career in public service, she has spearheaded substantial reforms in mental health services, championed gender equality, and forged powerful, unprecedented partnerships for social causes that previously had no financial or public backing.
More about Mary Chung Hayashi
In her new book, Women in Politics: Breaking Down the Barriers to Achieve True Representation, Hayashi blends her personal journey with the inspirational true stories of 17 trailblazing women in political leadership.
Recognized as “Legislator of the Year” by the American Red Cross and the California Medical Association, Hayashi has also been featured on Redbook’s “Mothers and Shakers” list and Ladies’ Home Journal’s “Women to Watch.” As Principal of MKC Public Affairs, LLC, she has successfully advised business and policy leaders on some of today’s most complex public policy matters. She remains a steadfast proponent of social justice expansion and the rights of underrepresented communities.
For more information about Hayashi, visit maryhayashi.com
About Girls That Create
Host Erin Prather Stafford launched Girls That Create to support the parents and caregivers of creative girls while encouraging greater female representation across the arts. For more information, go to girlsthatcreate.com and follow and connect on Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.
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Author/former Assemblymember
Mary Hayashi is an award-winning author who is among this country’s most accomplished champions for diversity and women’s rights. As a national healthcare leader, public affairs consultant, non-profit director, and former California State Assemblymember, Mary has dedicated her life to serving America and its most vulnerable citizens.
Mary has been the driving force behind meaningful reforms to expand the coverage of healthcare. She also established unprecedented partnerships in support of social causes that previously had no financial or public backing.
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