10 Facts to Know About Frances Willard Munds

Step into Arizona history and walk in the footsteps of one of its bravest changemakers! Frances Willard Munds (1866–1948) led the campaign that won voting rights for Arizona women in 1912—eight years before the national amendment. She organized coalitions from mining towns to ranches, mastered the press, and became the state’s first female senator. Her story proves that courage, strategy, and community can reshape the world.

In this short course, you’ll explore ten essential lessons from her life—each representing a skill every modern leader can use: persistence, communication, teamwork, and service. Along the way, you’ll see how health, equality, and civic participation all connect.

Your mission is simple:
1. Complete the ten lessons and quick quiz.
2. Visit the Frances Munds Statue at Wesley Bolin Plaza, Phoenix.
3. Snap a selfie and share one insight about what her legacy means to you.

Finish all steps to earn your Frances Munds Basics Badge in the Force for Health Reality Health Games, proudly presented with the Arizona Women’s History Alliance.

So grab your curiosity, charge your camera, and get ready to meet the woman who engineered the vote—and discover the power you already carry to lead change today.