Her determination and drive to prove she could make it in the meat sciences field has placed her in a group of women that includes Susan B. Anthony, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Rosa Parks. So not only did she make strides in her field as a person with autism, but she also made strides as a woman.
Source: The Autism Site, August 2017.
This incredible woman, a Professor of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University, has worked hard to advocate for autism. She is also well-known for her revolutionary work in the meat production industry, which gave us a more ethical way to handle livestock.
Also see: Animal Health Digest, February 10, 2017.