11/01/2025
During my time at the Katherine Stone Kaufmann ’67 Executive Director of the Wellesley Centers for Women (WCW),
I focused on advancing gender equality, social justice, and global advocacy through research and action.
Promoting Gender Equality and Social Justice,
I led WCW’s efforts to produce groundbreaking research on issues affecting women, girls, and marginalized communities worldwide.
We championed interdisciplinary research on topics such as education, health, gender-based violence, and economic empowerment.
Advancing Womanist Theory,
As an advocate of womanist theory, I infused my leadership at WCW with an inclusive and intersectional approach, focusing on the empowerment of women and communities across all races and backgrounds.
Strengthening Global Collaborations, we
Established partnerships with international organizations and scholars to promote gender equity and global human rights.
Worked on initiatives addressing global issues such as climate change, migration, and women’s leadership in crisis response.
Expanding Research and Policy Influence,
Supported research projects that informed policies on workplace equity, family dynamics, early childhood development, and mental health.
We encouraged the translation of research findings into actionable policies and programs for greater societal impact.
Empowering Grassroots and Community Leadership,
We advocated for the inclusion of grassroots women and local leaders in global conversations about development and equity.
And we also worked on projects that uplifted underrepresented voices and bridged the gap between academic research and community activism.
Fostering a Culture of Inclusion,
We emphasized diversity and inclusion within WCW’s initiatives, ensuring that the research and advocacy work addressed the needs of all genders, ethnicities, and socioeconomic groups.
