I was a junior in high school when acclaimed writer and feminist activist Gloria Steinem helped found Ms. Magazine. Coming of age at a time when women and men were encouraged to question authoritative messages about gender roles and rights profoundly influenced me. So imagine my excitement a few weeks ago when I attended the 20th Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference, "Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future," with Gloria Steinem featured as the keynote presenter.