The University of Missouri-Kansas City has announced its first set of candidates to be inducted into the Starr Women’s Hall of Fame to be featured on campus.

The seven selected women represent the fields of philanthropy, politics, ethics, education, business, and civic leadership.

The women’s names should also be of familiarity to Kansas City locals; the seven selected honorees are: Marjorie Powell Allen, Kay Barnes, Myra J. Christopher, Adele Hall, Shirley Bush Helzberg, Dorothy H. Johnson, and Martha Jane Phillips Starr.

About the inductees:

Marjorie Powell Allen is known for her generous donation of land for Powell Gardens and was the first woman to lead the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation.

Kay Barnes was the mayor of Kansas City from 1999-2007.

Myra J. Christopher was the director of the Center for Practical Bioethics.

Adele Hall and Shirley Bush Helzberg were civic leaders, philanthropists, and educators.

Dorothy H. Johnson was a journalist, researcher, and social scientist.

Martha Jane Phillips Starr was a philanthropist and community activist for whom the hall is named after.

Vice President of External Relations for the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Amy McAnarney, mentioned that, “These seven extraordinary women have made a dramatic impact on our community, an impact that will be felt for generations to come.”

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