This guest commentary is from Peggy Dolgenos of Cruzio. Each week in May, we will post opinions from both sides of this issue.

In honor of Women’s Nation History Month, learn about the journeys of prominent female leaders throughout Santa Cruz County.

Thirty years ago, Cruzio Internet launched in Santa Cruz. The pioneering company, which is one of the largest independent internet service providers in California, has since helped countless businesses and people connect with others, both locally and globally. Recently, Cruzio made a significant investment in downtown Santa Cruz: an all-fiber gigabit network.