Irene Natividad

Political Commentator and Business Owner

Irene Natividad, a recognized leader for women in the United States, runs her own public affairs firm, Globewomen, Inc.  Ms. Natividad is also president of the Global Summit of Women, an annual international gathering of women leaders from around the world and co-chairs Corporate Women Directors International, which promotes the increased participation of women on corporate boards globally.  In addition, Ms. Natividad is executive director of the Philippine American Foundation.

A sought-after commentator, her views are aired nationally on PBS’ “To The Contrary,” an all-women news analysis series in which she serves as a regular panelist.  Ms. Natividad’s work has been honored by numerous media organizations, including being selected in 2004 by Women’s eNews as one of the “21 Leaders for the 21st Century.”  She has received numerous organizational awards, including the 2001 “Women of Genius” from Trinity College.  Ms. Natividad has been awarded a Doctorate in Humane Letters by Long Island University, from where she graduated valedictorian in 1971; and by Marymount College (New York) in 1994 for her global work on behalf of women.