Feminist Fireside Chats

Leading Through Uncertainty: Public Health, Social Inequity, and the Return to School

The August 2020 chat features the 14th president of Wellesley College, Dr. Paula A. Johnson. Currently, President Johnson is serving on Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker’s committee to reopen colleges and universities during COVID-19.

Choosing to be a Socially Just Educational Leader

The July 2020 chat features Meredith Hitchcock, a user experience researcher who focuses on technology for social impact. She is currently a Lead Experience Researcher at Airbnb’s Research Studio, conducting research to guide the company’s approach to social impact and inclusivity.

FEMINIST LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, AND THE FUTURE—CAN WE BUILD BACK BETTER?

The June 2020 chat features the following presenters: Lori DiPrete Brown, Olivia Dahlquist, and Amy Vatne Bintliff.

The Second Shift

This May 2020 discussion addresses the additional burden of working outside the home while also serving as a caregiver, a role that is disproportionately held by women.