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Ida Schmertz, Political Women Expert, Passes Away
Ida Schmertz, a prominent feminist and influential advocate for women's representation in politics and business, has died at age 91. She was a founding director of the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers, helped organize the first national conference for female state legislators, and contributed to advancing women’s roles in workplaces including the dockyard and corporate America. Schmertz also served as an advisor to New York governors, held senior roles at American Express, and was involved in international efforts supporting economic development in Eastern Europe.
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