In past years, I've celebrated International Women's Day by recognizing my former bosses, elected colleagues, and City Commissioners. This year, I want to recognize some of the remarkable women who selflessly make Irvine better by leading non-profit initiatives. Madelynn Hirneise was named CEO of Families Forward in 2019 succeeding longtime CEO and former Irvine School Board Member Margie Wakeham. Madelynn, a graduate of UC Irvine, began her time at Families Forward as a Hous