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She likes skate boarding, or “shralping” as they call it, and she enjoys working with young people. It’s as simple as that. But, when word got around about the incredible work Nancy Chang is doing to inspire young girls in her community, she suddenly found herself on a plane bound for New York to be recognized as a 2008 L’Oreal Paris’ Woman of Worth.

Chang was recognized for her volunteer work with Skate Like a Girl (SLAG), a Seattle organization whose mission is to “empower young girls and women to grow into strong, confident leaders who promote and implement social equity.”  A University of Washington graduate with a degree in sculpture…  More info


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