her name is supervisor supervisor kim berly ellis. >> [applause] i have to add my $0.02 i don't think supervisor cohen you could have picked a better honoree she is a no nonsense no holds barred when it comes to supporting and encouraging and uplifting women she has been at the forefront of the cause and i just want to say i appreciate all of the work that you consistently do to support women in political office especially because often times we hear the stories of discouragement of well maybe it's not your time or maybe you should do this or that and k imberly is like no you should run for office if you feel you should be in a leadership position go for it and i want to thank you for your encouragement and your continued support of women all over the bay area and i know emerge has expanded its reach throughout the united states and you have been instrumental in that so thank you kim berly for being a really phenomenonal woman. >> [applause] thank you for this honor. i am deeply grateful and humbled and thank you to the department on the status of women for organizing this celebration