Ada Comstock was an education pioneer who was the first woman to become a president of a college in the United States. She was the president of Radcliffe College from 1923 to 1943 and was a leader in the field of women's education. She was also a strong advocate for the rights of women and minorities in higher education. Comstock was a major figure in the development of the American Association of University Women, which she helped found in 1881. She was also a key figure in the establishment of the National Education Association in 1892. Comstock was an important figure in the history of education in the United States and her legacy continues to be felt today.