[1][2] The book was the second printed publication from Guampedia, a non-profit associated with the University of Guam.

[3][4] The project "Women in Guam History" started when members of the Guam Humanities Council found that only a handful of the 94 profiles in its encyclopedia were of women.

[5] In November 2012, Guampedia presented a poster exhibit called "Women in Guam History" at the Hall of Governors at the Latte of Freedom at Adelup Point.

[5] The 2019 publication was accompanied by a photo exhibit celebrating the 28 women at the Guam Congress Building in Hagåtña.

[1][6] Fo’na is the lone woman of mythology on the list, and is noted in the culture as the creator of the Chamorro people who are the indigenous people of the Mariana Islands.