She was the original breaker of glass ceilings.

CHR Comment: Shelley Emling lists some key reasons why she believes Catherine of Siena is a good role model for women today. The article strains to make Catherine sound like a modern feminist, likely for marketing purposes, an effort that seems a bit uncomfortable when describing a person who “cared not a whit for the trappings of wealth.”

Source: Why Catherine Of Siena Is A Role Model For Women In A Man’s World