Jane Zelikova is the founder of 500 Women Scientists, a group founded after she and a few friends circulated a letter rejecting the hateful rhetoric of the Trump campaign and affirming the women and people of color in the sciences. Zelikova works at the U.S. Department of Energy, which has seen cuts in funding since Donald Trump took office, however, she is committed to her career and fighting for action on climate, even in tough circumstances. Photo credit: Grist
