Description: (American Social Reformer and Activist)
Ellen Gates Starr, an American social reformer and activist, co-founded Chicago's Hull House in 1889 with Jane Addams. This adult education center was established to offer social and educational opportunities to immigrants and the working class. Starr played a vital role in the expansion of the settlement house to include 13 buildings in the neighborhood, transforming it into a central hub for community support and empowerment. Her dedication and advocacy had a significant and enduring impact on social reform initiatives in the United States.