Women in Power E-Conference Events
2020 has gone differently than most of us expected…
While we were unable to host our annual conference in person, we created a weekly digital series to spotlight many of the topics pertaining to gender, power, and how we move forward removing systemic barriers (even from home). We believe that now more than ever individuals and communities could benefit from opportunities to connect about these important issues.
Join our community in conversation, learning, and growing.
14 AUGUST 2020
RUNNING FOR PUBLIC OFFICE WITH VICTORIA BUDSON
We invited you to join us for a conversation with Victoria Budson, founder and Executive Director of the Women and Public Policy Program (WAPPP) at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government for a conversation about how to go from Harvard Square to the Oval Office!
9 AUGUST 2020
DEFINE YOUR BRAND: A CONVERSATION ABOUT VISIBILITY AND INFLUENCE WITH RACHAEL BOZSIK
We invited you to join us for a conversation with Rachael Bozsik, a Career + Confidence Specialist and International Keynote Speaker, about defining your brand. This workshop focused on providing support with personal branding and career development.
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31 July 2020
A call to men’s tony porter on manhood and practicing aspiring allyship
Moderated by Aiyah Josiah-Faeduwor.
We invited you to join us for a conversation with A CALL TO MEN’S Tony Porter moderated by MIT Sloan Male Allies’ Aiyah Josiah-Faeduwor. In this conversation, Tony discussed what respectful and healthy manhood means and how to practice aspiring allyship, specifically as it relates to violence against women. We hoped to support A CALL TO MEN’s mission promoting a healthy and respectful manhood and shifting attitudes and behaviors that devalue women, girls and other marginalized groups.
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24 July 2020
From Social Activism to Undersecretary of State: A Conversation with Ambassador Wendy R. sherman
Moderated by Bushra Amiwala.
We invited you to join the HKS Women in Power Conference and the HKS Women’s Network for a conversation with Ambassador Wendy R. Sherman, director of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School. The conversation was moderated by Bushra Amiwala, the youngest Muslim elected official in the United States.
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19 JuLY 2020
Aging, Body Image, & the Media: A Conversation with Seane Corn, Yoga Teacher and Author Moderated by Bryna Pascoe, Former Professional Dancer
We invited you to join us for a conversation with Seane Corn, Yoga Teacher and Author, and moderated by Bryna Pasco, former professional dancer. Seane and Bryna will discuss aging, body image and the media portrayal of the feminine body, focusing on how the commodification of yoga has fueled the narrow standardizations of beauty.
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10 JuLY 2020
Island Wines with Sarah Bray, DipWSET, wine educator and co-founder of Bâtonnage Forum: Women in Wine
We invited our community to join us for a virtual wine tasting with Sarah Bray, DipWSET, Wine Educator and Co-Founder of Bâtonnage Forum: Women in Wine! She walked us through four different wines from the Mediterranean.
28 June 2020
Grassroots Advocacy and Media Portrayals of Race, Gender, and Protests
We invited our community to join our discussion focused on analyzing how the media portrays civil struggles around race and gender, examining coverage through the lens of intersectionality. We sought to create space for and to elevate conversations about advocacy efforts that will facilitate systemic change in America. The media plays an important role in shaping the narratives of power and disenfranchisement. We gained insights from our guest speakers about media coverage, it’s direct implications on race and gender, and peaceful journalistic solutions.
Our panelists were Rachel Bowen Pittman (Executive Director of UNA-USA), Vincent Bish (Former Operations Director Slack for Good & Obama Administration Appointee), Steven Youngblood (Director of Center for Global Peace Journalism), and Michael Patrick Macdonald (NYT Bestselling Author and Activist) and the session was moderated by Alexandra Stratton (Journalist and Harvard Kennedy School U.S. Latinx Leadership Fellow ‘22).
14 June 2020
ELEVATING BLACK VOICES: RACIAL JUSTICE AND HEALING
We invited our community for a discussion focused on helping our communities heal, and continuing to raise our voices peacefully against injustices towards systemic change. This discussion had a panel of speakers to discuss various aspects of racism, Black Lives Matter, protesting peacefully, civic action and police brutality, with a gendered perspective on these challenges. This event was co-hosted with the Harvard Black Student Association, Students vs. Pandemics' Women in Crisis Response, and the Harvard University Chapter of the United Nations Association of the United States of America.
Our three panelists were Deesha Dyer (Former White House Social Secretary), Curtis Raynold (Former Secretary of the UN Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters), and Michael Patrick Macdonald (NYT Bestselling Author and Activist) and the session will be moderated by Chinaza Asiegbu, the President of the Harvard United Nations Association.
29 May 2020
Eliminating inequities in healthcare: a conversation with Dr. lauren Powell (HKS ‘17)
The HKS Women in Power Conference team welcomed Dr. Lauren Powell, Executive Director of TIME’S UP Healthcare, for a conversation on how we break down gender and racial barriers in healthcare. A lifelong champion of racial and social equity, Dr. Powell joined TIME'S UP with an impressive background in increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion in health across sectors. We talked with Dr. Powell about the current healthcare landscape, as well as what we can do to work together to eliminate persistent inequities.
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22 may 2020
The Future (Military) is Female: Strengthening National Security through Diversity
In honor of Memorial Day and all who serve, the HKS Women in Power Conference team and the HKS Armed Forces Committee came together for a moderated discussion with Belfer Center Co-Director, Eric Rosenbach, and three Army Veterans to examine women’s status in the Armed Forces and the importance of future participation.
A big thanks to Shelane Etchison, Erin Moffitt and Jariko Denman for their service and their contribution to the HKS Women in Power community.
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17 may 2020
women in National security: a conversation with juliette kayyem
With opening remarks by Lauren Zabierek
Join the HKS Women in Power Conference and the Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development Alumni Organization teams for a conversation with Juliette Kayyem, HKS Faculty Chair of the Homeland Security and Global Health Projects, with opening remarks by Lauren Zabierek, Executive Director of the Cyber Project at HKS’s Belfer Center.
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15 may 2020
meditation, breath and sound healing virtual session
With special guest Nyell Jeudy
Take a break out of your Friday and join us LIVE on our instagram for a 30 min Meditation, Breath, and Sound Healing virtual session with certified mindfulness and meditation teacher, Nyell Jeudy. During this time of increased stress and anxiety, we invite you to set aside a few minutes for yourself to practice self care, calming your mind and learning techniques for relaxation that you can take with you into your daily life.
10 MAY 2020
A GATHERING IN HONOR OF MOTHER’S DAY AND THE INSPIRING WOMEN IN OUR LIVES
On Sunday, May 10, we came together as a community in celebration of strong women and their impacts on our lives. In honor of Mother’s Day and all of the inspiring women we hold close to our hearts, we welcomed seven Harvard Kennedy School individuals to share their stories of connection, challenge, and camaraderie.
Due to the personal nature of this event, it was not recorded.
3 MAY 2020
Body Image and added pressures during covid-19: a conversation with Dr. lauren Breithaupt
Constant online posts about virtual workouts to get "beach body ready," incessant talk about the fear of gaining "the COVID-15," and the spike in memes about getting "quarantine fat": When we take a step back to think about it, isn't it interesting that even during a pandemic, as the world is in crisis, we're overwhelmingly talking about how our bodies look? We talked with Dr. Lauren Breithaupt about body image, weight stigma, the added pressures caused by this unprecedented time, and what you can do to support yourself and those around you during this time and beyond.
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24 April 2020
Gender and COVID-19: A conversation with Dr. Zoe Marks
To mark the former kickoff date for the 2020 Women in Power Conference, our team joined forces’ with Students v. Pandemics’ Women in Crisis Response team to host a conversation with HKS Lecturer in Public Policy Dr. Zoe Marks for a conversation about gender, power, and how we continue to create progress during these challenging times. Click on the button below to access the audio recording of the session