She Pivots with Gina Ortiz Jones

Written By Emily Tisch Sussman

Gina Ortiz Jones grew up as a first-generation American, taught early on about the importance of service by her family. But she never imagined breaking one of the largest glass ceilings in the country by becoming the Under Secretary of the Air Force — the first woman of color and the first openly lesbian person in the role. On this episode of She Pivots, Gina shares:

  • Her deep history of and pride around military service in her family

  • Coming out to her mom at age 15

  • The personal and emotional impact of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

  • The decision to step away from her career to care for her mother

  • Her fight for women’s health and reproductive freedoms

Emily Tisch Sussman
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