The late Carol Robles-Román played a key role in the fight for women’s equality by calling for stronger action against domestic and sexual violence, strengthening women’s economic security, and ending gender bias.  As former Deputy Mayor for Legal Affairs and Counsel to Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, she spearheaded New York City’s anti-trafficking initiatives, including the multi-media public education campaign, “Let’s Call an End to Human Trafficking,” which brought human trafficking out of the shadows by increasing public awareness of the problem.  Ms. Robles-Román later served as President and CEO of Legal Momentum, Co-President and CEO of the ERA Coalition/Fund for Women’s Equality, and General Counsel and Dean of Faculty at Hunter College.  Ms. Robles-Román died on August 20, 2023.