Liberal Democratic Party politician Noda Seiko has been a member of the political elite for nearly three decades.

From wanting to become a surgeon, like the protagonists of her favourite TV series Grey’s Anatomy, to combating violent extremism by improving political participation of women and the youth, Hajer Sharief has come a long way.

For over a decade, Nancy Pelosi has been highly regarded as a trailblazer and change maker in Washington.