Meet Our 2016 HeForShe Champions

Hear their stories, achievements and why they won't rest until gender equality is a reality

Ray Arata

Co-founder of
Gender Leadership Group

Ray Arata is the founder of the Better Man Conference, April 7-8, which engages men to advance gender partnerships and women in leadership within their companies.

John Marcotte

Author
Founder of Heroic Girls

As the founder of Heroic Girls, John Marcotte empowers girls by advocating for strong roles model in alternative media, particularly comics. Watch his Ted Talk

Casey Bates

Deputy District Attorney,
Alameda County

As head of the Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit in Alameda County, Casey Bates has brought numerous cases involving rape and domestic assault to verdict.

David Batstone

President of Not For Sale
Managing Partner of Just Business

David Batstone is president of global anti-slavery organization Not For Sale, which provides survivors and at-risk communities with shelter, healthcare and legal services.

Brian O’Connor

Director of Public Education
Campaigns & Programs
Futures Without Violence

At Futures Without Violence, Brian O’Connor creates national and international violence prevention campaigns that have reached more than 75 communities across the world.