I was proud to be a role model, not because I have done so much, but to say to young people that it can be done.

"It's very important for me to get to be a role model for women, minorities and people with disabilities.

As professionals in engineering, we are all role models who can inspire others to join the profession by being engaging living examples, and by creating inclusive and equal opportunities for all.

I really felt as though I could be a good leader and role model by building a company that celebrated diversity and bringing in a clientele that will continue to support us,

It is strange but I’m proud to be considered a role model. It’s almost weird to hear those words but they mean a lot.

I am really interested to help young females to achieve what they want to. I try to be as much of a role model as I can because I want to help and inspire other people—not only in sports but whatever goal they have

That's always been my thing: I can see the possible in people and situations where other people can't. And because I can see it, I can help other people see it,

Breaking through barriers in skiing has given me a lot of courage and fortitude to be able to make a difference for others. And I'm very proud that I get to do that.

I do feel like I’ve been fortunate to step into these roles that exemplify young women stepping into their power in the sense of owning who they are and making a change in the world. [The people I represent] might not necessarily know it was through their example, but as the actress I now see that I was somehow able to be a role model by living that character’s story. Not every single part is that extraordinary where I get to do that. I also like to play roles that are super fun and wacky, but it feels good to be able to have that variety and step into a place of empowerment.

as a woman, they look at me as a role model. Therefore, as a role model, I need to set targets for myself and them. I need to set something that they will follow.

Anybody can be a role model, anybody can.

Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating. Youngsters need good models more than they need critics

I see myself as a role model for other Ugandan women.

Being a model is to inspire, to make people dream and to promote diversity at the same time,