The Founding and Growth of Women in Cognitive Science: An Enduring Legacy of Judith Kroll

Judith Kroll, together with Suparna Rajaram and Randi Martin, founded the Women in Cognitive Science organization, dedicated to advancing the status of women in the field, with its inaugural meeting in 2001. This article outlines the historical context in which the organization was formed (both internationally and in terms of the founders’ personal experience), the early years of the organization and its structure, its growth in membership and programs, its expansion to international sister organizations, and the recent transition to new leadership in 2021. Judith Kroll’s leadership was pivotal at all steps. Her vision and dedicated and selfless efforts over 20 years helped ensure the success of the organization, which has touched the lives of many women in cognitive science around the world.