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THE CHANGE-MAKERS AND GROUND-BREAKERS OF CDCR 

March 21, 2023 by San Quentin News

In the typically male-dominated world of corrections, these women stood as shining examples paving the way for other women in the California prison system. From Matron Genevieve Smith, who out-earned her husband in the early 20th century, to Jeanne Woodford and Ruth Rushen, who shattered the glass ceiling and led the entire Department — these women knew no limits, and never settled for second. 

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