For Women’s Equality Day, learn how the world’s largest and most broadly based healthcare company has been empowering female employees, scientists and leaders—and improving the well-being of mothers around the world—since its founding 137 years ago.

One way we can all help improve the trajectory of health for humanity? Bridge the gender gap so more women can shine, innovate and put their mark on the world. Women like these Johnson & Johnson movers and shakers.

When she was working at a ski resort in Vermont, Sandi Peterson, Group Worldwide Chair of Johnson & Johnson, couldn’t have divined that she’d one day be helping improve the health of over 1 billion people every day. For International Women’s Day, she shares a few things she’s learned along the way.

As International Women’s Day encourages us to #PressforProgress, we take a look at how the company’s innovations and initiatives have helped press for women’s progress since its founding.