Women of Global Change: Our Story of Impact
Recent Achievements (2020–2024)
2023:
Women of Global Change inducted into the Business Hall of Fame as “Best of 2023” in Aliso Viejo.
2021:
WGC received U.S. State Assembly and Congressional Awards at national, state, and local levels. Founder Dr. Dame Shellie Hunt honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Joe Biden for service and leadership worldwide.
2019:
WGC inducted into the Women’s Hall of Fame for Organizational Leadership. WGC honored with the Award of Excellence by the Global Society of Female Entrepreneurs.
2018:
WGC awarded the Athena International Award for Organizational Leadership.
2016:
WGC received the President’s Award from the Women of Influence Awards for helping women globally.
2015–2020:
WGC honored with Humanitarianism and Excellence Awards from the White House for five consecutive years — presented by three different sitting U.S. Presidents. International Recognitions: WGC recognized by the Magistrate of Spain, the Dominican Republic , and other international governments for excellence in humanitarian leadership.
The Founding of Women of Global Change
Founded by Dr. Dame Shellie Hunt, Women of Global Change began as a movement to empower women leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers across the globe.
From its earliest days, WGC has been rooted in humanitarianism, leadership, business education, and sustainable community development — both locally and internationally.
Shellie’s vision:
“Create tangible change by building a global community of action-oriented leaders.”
Humanitarian and Educational Projects
Over the past two decades, WGC members and chapters have contributed to impactful humanitarian initiatives, including:
- Peddle for Pride Youth Programs (Lake County Park Projects)
- Burn’s Valley Middle School Playground Renovation
- Lower Lake Library and Senior Center Upgrades
- Clear Lake Women’s Safe House Renovations
- Lucerne Senior Center Service Projects (120+ hours)
- Operation Dream / Camp Choice (Co-Founded with San Francisco Police Department)
- San Francisco 49ers Toy Drive (12-year partnership)
- Skid Row Los Angeles Life Skills Workshops
- Weingart Shelter Fundraising Campaign ($120,000 raised)
Internationally, WGC has led projects in:
- Costa Rica: Village school programs
- Honduras: Infant Car Unit Shelters
- Fiji: Orphanage development
- Belize: School builds and supply deliveries
- Cairo: Children’s shelter support
St. Kitts: Multiple playground builds at William Conner Schools
Awards and Honors for Founder Dr. Dame Shellie Hunt
- Lifetime Achievement Awards presented by President Barack Obama (2015) and President Joe Biden (2021)
- Knighted by the Order of St. John Knights of Templar (2014) for a life dedicated to humanitarian service
- Global Humanitarian Award (World Congress Center)
- Diamond Rose Award (Multicultural Motion Picture Association)
- Business Leadership Awards from U.S. Congress and California State Senate
- Women of Wealth Global Humanitarian Award (2013)
- Lead Mentor for Innovators Challenge Team at California State University Long Beach
- Judge and Mentor for the International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition (9+ years)
Shellie Hunt continues to serve as an educator, mentor, speaker, and global advocate for leadership, innovation, and service.
Today and Beyond
Today, the Women of Global Change continues to expand its reach — growing new chapters, launching new humanitarian initiatives, and advancing global business education through the Women’s Educational Institute.
WGC remains steadfast in its mission to create action through collaboration — shaping a brighter, more empowered future for generations to come.
Together, we are Women of Global Change.
