Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
skip to main |
skip to sidebar
Grace Ross, former gubernatorial candidate, visiting our class
Liz and Hillary
PWPPP Students with Gloria Steinem
Our Esteemed Co-Rep with Fmr. Sec. of State, Madeline Albright
Barack Obama at Boston Common, Oct. 23
Like Mother, Like Daughter
At the Hillary Clinton Event
Excel Tutorial Links
LOOKING FOR AN OP-ED?
- What I'd be Talking about if I was Still Running--NY Times 3/2/2008
- A delicate line for Michelle Obama--Boston Globe 3/2/2008
- The double standard--Bosotn Globe 3/3/2008
- A Bad Year to be a Mallard-Gail Collins, NY Times 2/23/08
- Hillary's Bias Problems Have Deep Cultural Roots-Elizabeth Keathley, WomensENews 2/20/08
- Missing on Gun Control-Derrick Jackson, Boston Globe 2/19/08
- Black Man vs. White Woman- Drake Bennett, Boston Globe 2/17/08
- Clinton's Struggle Vexes Feminists-Susan Milligan, Boston Globe 2/19/08
- How 'Inevitable' Got Outmaneuvered: What Happened to the Hillary Campaign? - E.J. Dionne Jr., Washington Post 2/15/08
- The Clintons' Beef With the Media- Eugene Robinson, Washington Post, 2/15/08
- 16 Ways of Looking at a Female Voter-Linda Hirshman, NY Times 2/3/08
- A Flawed Feminist Test- Maureen Dowd, NY Times 2/13/08
- When Women Rule- Nicholas Kristof, NY Times 2/10/08
Grace Ross
Grace Ross, former gubernatorial candidate, visiting our class
Liz and Hillary
Feminism is Memory
PWPPP Students with Gloria Steinem
Meeting Madeline Albright
Our Esteemed Co-Rep with Fmr. Sec. of State, Madeline Albright
Obama-Rama on the Comma!
Barack Obama at Boston Common, Oct. 23
Boston Peace Rally 10/27/07
Like Mother, Like Daughter
The Goo Goo Dolls at Political Rally
Steph Drahan: Hillraiser
Polichicks Around Town
At the Hillary Clinton Event
About Polichicks
This site is maintained by and created by the 2007-08 students of the Program for Women in Politics and Public Policy(PWPPP), for the purposes of collaboration, debate and discussion, posting assignments, the airing of concerns and the sharing of ideas--but most of all to provide a forum for educated, empowered and engaged future women policy actors to hone their skills and share their experiences.
Assignments and Due Dates for PAFG 623
- February 21- Guest Speaker Heike Schotten
- March 6- Op-Ed Piece Due
- March 11- Mayors of MA Reception
- March 27- Presidential Politics Paper Due
- April 3- Guest Speaker Jesse Mermell, MWPC
- May 1- Reflection Paper on Running for Office Due
Assignments and Due Dates for PAFG 627
- February 12- Interview Guides Due
- March 4- Guest Speaker Grace Ross
- March 4- Literature Review Due
- March 25- Guest Speaker Nicole Bulkowski
- April 15- Guest Speaker Dorie Clark and Mock Presentations
- April 15- Final Draft of Case Study Due
- April 22- Powerpoint Training Session
- May 6- Presentations Group A
- May 13- Presentations Group B
- May 13- 2 Hard Copies of Final Case Study Due
Important Links
Upcoming Events of Interest
- International Women's Day Breakfast-Simmons College- March 7 at 7:30 a.m.
- A Conversation With BPS Superindendent Carol Johnson-JFK Library-March 20 at 5:30
- United for Peace and Justice St. Patrick's Parade-South Boston- March 16
- International Women's Day-March 8
- Race, Class and Public Education- JFK Library-March 3 at 5:30 p.m.
- Pultizer Prize Winning Author, Anthony Lewis- JFK Library-Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m.
- Hillary Clinton- John Hancock Hall- Feb. 24 at 8 p.m.
Blog Archive
-
▼
2008
(53)
-
▼
January
(12)
- Qualitative Research Table of Contents for 1 Febru...
- National Council for the Research on Women
- Jean Baker Miller Training Institute
- Summer Workshop on Immigration and Social Change i...
- An Excellent Resource on Women in Politics
- Young Feminists Split: Does Gender Matter?
- Save Bialowieza Forest, Europe's Last Primeval Tem...
- Gloria Steinman NYT Editorial
- Call for Presentations for Harvard Migration & Imm...
- Broad Residency Program
- New Issue of Gender & Society
- Happy New Year!!!!
-
▼
January
(12)
Jobs/Opportunities
1)
MASSACHUSETTS NOW STATEWIDE MANAGER & LOBBYIST
RESPONSIBILITIES
The National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization for Women (Mass. NOW) has about 5,000 members and 9 local chapters throughout the state. The Mass. NOW Statewide Manager's primary responsibilities fall under Legislative Organizing, Fundraising, and Office Management.
The Statewide Manager will run Mass. NOW and Greater Boston NOW's legislative advocacy and internship programs as well as support fundraising efforts and will act as office manager of the Mass. and Boston NOW office (located in Boston). Specifically, the responsibilities include:
Legislative Organizing & Lobbying (50%)
· Insuring participation of NOW activists in the legislative program, including outreach to and retention of Legislative Committee members
· Involving Massachusetts NOW's membership base and chapters in the legislative program and related actions
· Representing NOW on issue-based legislative coalitions; being active in the progressive community; clearly and effectively articulating NOW's issues
· Monitoring the status of NOW's priority legislation; potentially writing and filing new legislation
· Educating and lobbying state legislators on the full range of NOW's priority issues and NOW-endorsed legislation
Fundraising (25%)
· Managing the Mass. NOW Foundation's solicitation strategies
· Setting and implementing a fundraising plan with chapter boards and Mass. NOW Foundation board
· Soliciting and stewarding Mass. NOW donors, as appropriate
Office Management (25%)
· Recruiting, screening and supervising interns
· Ensuring that the Mass. NOW office runs smoothly
· Database upkeep
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
· Demonstrated commitment to justice and equality for women
· At least one year of organizing experience preferred; fundraising experience a plus
· Ability to work with and motivate volunteers and interns
· Excellent writing and communication skills
· Ability to work independently
· At least eighteen month commitment
· Knowledge of Massachusetts political landscape a plus
· Fluency in language other than English a plus
This is a full-time time position offering a total comprehensive package of $34,000.00 annually. Women of color and LGBT individuals are encouraged to apply. E-mail applications are preferred; please send cover letter, resume, 3-5 page writing sample, and three references (with both email and phone contact information) to massnow@massnow.org with the subject: Statewide Manager Position. No phone calls, please.
Applications may also be submitted to:
Statewide Manager Search Committee
Massachusetts NOW/Boston NOW
1105 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 201
Boston, MA 02215
Fax: 617-254-9134
2) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mass. Women’s Political Caucus, Inc., 501(c)4
Mass. Women’s Political Caucus Education Fund, 501(c)3
Headquartered in Boston, Mass.
The Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus seeks a dynamic and skilled Executive Director who will lead the organization in effectively achieving its mission and goals.
Founded in 1971, the Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus, a multi-partisan and non-profit membership organization and state affiliate of the National Women’s Political Caucus, has a mission to recruit, train and help elect and appoint qualified, pro-choice women to public office.
The primary function of the Executive Director is to provide professional management and fund raising for all MWPC and MWPC Education Fund operations. Operations include but are not limited to office administration, overview of annual budgets and proper fund allocations, fund raising and development, overview of all education programs and political work. Director will support Board and its committees with all of their work and programs.
Overview of the MWPC and its Programs
MWPC staff consists of a full-time Executive Director and a full-time Associate Director. The ED and AD also supervise interns throughout the school year including the paid internship of the Deborah Blumer Scholar, in the memory of the late state representative. With a budget of approximately $225,000 representing a combination of individual contributions and corporate support, MWPC provides workshops and training for those who are interested in seeking political office. MWPC also participates in a variety of initiatives that help promote women in elected office and to high positions in state government.
Administrative Responsibilities, office:
Oversee all day-to-day administration and maintenance of office
Computer literacy with Microsoft Office (access, excel, word)
Review and field phone calls, e-mail, fax, and correspondence
Data entry to keep the donor base and other files updated and maintained
Maintenance and updating the website
Word processing for the majority of all relative correspondence and documents
Overall responsibility for computer systems, equipment maintenance and acquisition
Keep all MWPC files in accessible order
Oversee all event planning, scheduling, program budgets and timelines
Oversee all mailing schedules and coordinate most of them
Interview and supervise college interns for additional office support
Fiscal Responsibilities
Work with Executive Committee to develop accurate annual Budget
Monitor expenditures; Working with the Associate Director, oversee processing of all bills and requests for reimbursement, and get them (properly identified as to organization and source of expenditure) for payment, with the exception of the PAC account which is overseen by the Treasurer.
Monitor revenues; Oversee processing of all revenues in office with both hard copies and database entries, and get all checks and cash (properly identified as to organization and source of income) to Treasurer for deposit
Fund Raising Responsibilities
Work with Steering Committee &/or Executive Committee to develop Fundraising Plan
Work with Special Events Committee (fund raising) to support the annual Good Guys Awards (February), the Tribute to Abigail Adams (June) and the quarterly breakfast series Commonwealth Commentary launched in Jan. 2008, including implementation of event timelines and budgets, invitations, mailings, follow-up. Staff fundraising events. Oversee collection of all revenues and expenditures as noted in fiscal responsibilities
Write and respond to any foundation grants (Heinz Foundation, etc.)
Oversee direct mail projects, such as annual membership drive, year-end-special-appeal,
and any others determined with Steering Committee
Cultivate donors and develop relationships with them to keep them engaged in contributing
Education Committee and Programs Responsibilities
Work with Education Committee to support planned educational events (such as Campaign Skills Training, Annual Meeting), including implementation of event timelines and budgets, invitations, mailings, follow-up.
Staff educational events.
Oversee collection of all revenues and expenditures as noted in fiscal responsibilities
With approval from Executive Committee, work with Coalition efforts to co-sponsor events, forums, open houses, debates, etc. in an effort to promote the Caucus and further engage women in the political process
Work with appropriate Coalitions to broaden the MWPC’s base and
strength in the effort to recruit and collectively/educationally support women candidates
Facilitate the Intern Program
Oversee all production of Educational and Resource material
Oversee any purchasing and marketing of “sales” items
Work with Newsletter Editor for timely production and content of quarterly newsletter
Advocate for issues pertinent to the MWPC as deemed appropriate by the Executive
Committee (such as preparing testimony about specific bills at the State House)
Keep informed of current events and political happenings as they relate to MWPC
Media and PR Responsibilities
Work with Board’s PR subcommittee to develop a media campaign to promote MWPC events and mission
Oversee appropriate calendar announcements, press releases, media advisories for all events and/or political endorsements in timely fashion
Maintain basic media database; cultivate some media contacts
Work with President to respond to media inquiries
Membership Development Responsibilities
Oversee annual membership recruitment mailing (January), follow-up phonathon, and 2nd follow-up mailing (March/early April)
Work with Membership Committee to host House Parties and help find appropriate events
(sponsored by other organizations) to staff a MWPC table with literature/membership
Support Steering Committee/Board to participate in recruitment of members
Oversee collection of all revenues and expenditures as noted in fiscal responsibilities
Organizational development
Assist Steering Committee/Board with Strategic Planning as needed
Relationship to Ad Hoc Committees
Staff and support needs of Ad Hoc Committees such as Nominating, Young Professionals Group, Web Site, By-Laws, etc.
Political Action
Note: the MWPC also has a Political Action Committee registered and in compliance with the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance
Work with Political Action Committee to collect addresses of potential women candidates, oversee mailings of endorsement packets to candidates, oversee and track responses, set-up interviews w/PAC Board, oversee correspondence. Keep appropriate files.
Work w/Board on any events, fund raising efforts, mailings, etc. to support PAC work
Requirements:
The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 – 5 years experience. It is critical that the candidate have a proven track record in fundraising and significant experience in political organizing. In addition, the candidate needs to be an effective communicator with public speaking and public relations skills. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
To express interest in this position, please send resume and cover letter to the MWPC Search Committee at edsearch@mwpc.org
MASSACHUSETTS NOW STATEWIDE MANAGER & LOBBYIST
RESPONSIBILITIES
The National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization for Women (Mass. NOW) has about 5,000 members and 9 local chapters throughout the state. The Mass. NOW Statewide Manager's primary responsibilities fall under Legislative Organizing, Fundraising, and Office Management.
The Statewide Manager will run Mass. NOW and Greater Boston NOW's legislative advocacy and internship programs as well as support fundraising efforts and will act as office manager of the Mass. and Boston NOW office (located in Boston). Specifically, the responsibilities include:
Legislative Organizing & Lobbying (50%)
· Insuring participation of NOW activists in the legislative program, including outreach to and retention of Legislative Committee members
· Involving Massachusetts NOW's membership base and chapters in the legislative program and related actions
· Representing NOW on issue-based legislative coalitions; being active in the progressive community; clearly and effectively articulating NOW's issues
· Monitoring the status of NOW's priority legislation; potentially writing and filing new legislation
· Educating and lobbying state legislators on the full range of NOW's priority issues and NOW-endorsed legislation
Fundraising (25%)
· Managing the Mass. NOW Foundation's solicitation strategies
· Setting and implementing a fundraising plan with chapter boards and Mass. NOW Foundation board
· Soliciting and stewarding Mass. NOW donors, as appropriate
Office Management (25%)
· Recruiting, screening and supervising interns
· Ensuring that the Mass. NOW office runs smoothly
· Database upkeep
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
· Demonstrated commitment to justice and equality for women
· At least one year of organizing experience preferred; fundraising experience a plus
· Ability to work with and motivate volunteers and interns
· Excellent writing and communication skills
· Ability to work independently
· At least eighteen month commitment
· Knowledge of Massachusetts political landscape a plus
· Fluency in language other than English a plus
This is a full-time time position offering a total comprehensive package of $34,000.00 annually. Women of color and LGBT individuals are encouraged to apply. E-mail applications are preferred; please send cover letter, resume, 3-5 page writing sample, and three references (with both email and phone contact information) to massnow@massnow.org with the subject: Statewide Manager Position. No phone calls, please.
Applications may also be submitted to:
Statewide Manager Search Committee
Massachusetts NOW/Boston NOW
1105 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 201
Boston, MA 02215
Fax: 617-254-9134
2) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mass. Women’s Political Caucus, Inc., 501(c)4
Mass. Women’s Political Caucus Education Fund, 501(c)3
Headquartered in Boston, Mass.
The Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus seeks a dynamic and skilled Executive Director who will lead the organization in effectively achieving its mission and goals.
Founded in 1971, the Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus, a multi-partisan and non-profit membership organization and state affiliate of the National Women’s Political Caucus, has a mission to recruit, train and help elect and appoint qualified, pro-choice women to public office.
The primary function of the Executive Director is to provide professional management and fund raising for all MWPC and MWPC Education Fund operations. Operations include but are not limited to office administration, overview of annual budgets and proper fund allocations, fund raising and development, overview of all education programs and political work. Director will support Board and its committees with all of their work and programs.
Overview of the MWPC and its Programs
MWPC staff consists of a full-time Executive Director and a full-time Associate Director. The ED and AD also supervise interns throughout the school year including the paid internship of the Deborah Blumer Scholar, in the memory of the late state representative. With a budget of approximately $225,000 representing a combination of individual contributions and corporate support, MWPC provides workshops and training for those who are interested in seeking political office. MWPC also participates in a variety of initiatives that help promote women in elected office and to high positions in state government.
Administrative Responsibilities, office:
Oversee all day-to-day administration and maintenance of office
Computer literacy with Microsoft Office (access, excel, word)
Review and field phone calls, e-mail, fax, and correspondence
Data entry to keep the donor base and other files updated and maintained
Maintenance and updating the website
Word processing for the majority of all relative correspondence and documents
Overall responsibility for computer systems, equipment maintenance and acquisition
Keep all MWPC files in accessible order
Oversee all event planning, scheduling, program budgets and timelines
Oversee all mailing schedules and coordinate most of them
Interview and supervise college interns for additional office support
Fiscal Responsibilities
Work with Executive Committee to develop accurate annual Budget
Monitor expenditures; Working with the Associate Director, oversee processing of all bills and requests for reimbursement, and get them (properly identified as to organization and source of expenditure) for payment, with the exception of the PAC account which is overseen by the Treasurer.
Monitor revenues; Oversee processing of all revenues in office with both hard copies and database entries, and get all checks and cash (properly identified as to organization and source of income) to Treasurer for deposit
Fund Raising Responsibilities
Work with Steering Committee &/or Executive Committee to develop Fundraising Plan
Work with Special Events Committee (fund raising) to support the annual Good Guys Awards (February), the Tribute to Abigail Adams (June) and the quarterly breakfast series Commonwealth Commentary launched in Jan. 2008, including implementation of event timelines and budgets, invitations, mailings, follow-up. Staff fundraising events. Oversee collection of all revenues and expenditures as noted in fiscal responsibilities
Write and respond to any foundation grants (Heinz Foundation, etc.)
Oversee direct mail projects, such as annual membership drive, year-end-special-appeal,
and any others determined with Steering Committee
Cultivate donors and develop relationships with them to keep them engaged in contributing
Education Committee and Programs Responsibilities
Work with Education Committee to support planned educational events (such as Campaign Skills Training, Annual Meeting), including implementation of event timelines and budgets, invitations, mailings, follow-up.
Staff educational events.
Oversee collection of all revenues and expenditures as noted in fiscal responsibilities
With approval from Executive Committee, work with Coalition efforts to co-sponsor events, forums, open houses, debates, etc. in an effort to promote the Caucus and further engage women in the political process
Work with appropriate Coalitions to broaden the MWPC’s base and
strength in the effort to recruit and collectively/educationally support women candidates
Facilitate the Intern Program
Oversee all production of Educational and Resource material
Oversee any purchasing and marketing of “sales” items
Work with Newsletter Editor for timely production and content of quarterly newsletter
Advocate for issues pertinent to the MWPC as deemed appropriate by the Executive
Committee (such as preparing testimony about specific bills at the State House)
Keep informed of current events and political happenings as they relate to MWPC
Media and PR Responsibilities
Work with Board’s PR subcommittee to develop a media campaign to promote MWPC events and mission
Oversee appropriate calendar announcements, press releases, media advisories for all events and/or political endorsements in timely fashion
Maintain basic media database; cultivate some media contacts
Work with President to respond to media inquiries
Membership Development Responsibilities
Oversee annual membership recruitment mailing (January), follow-up phonathon, and 2nd follow-up mailing (March/early April)
Work with Membership Committee to host House Parties and help find appropriate events
(sponsored by other organizations) to staff a MWPC table with literature/membership
Support Steering Committee/Board to participate in recruitment of members
Oversee collection of all revenues and expenditures as noted in fiscal responsibilities
Organizational development
Assist Steering Committee/Board with Strategic Planning as needed
Relationship to Ad Hoc Committees
Staff and support needs of Ad Hoc Committees such as Nominating, Young Professionals Group, Web Site, By-Laws, etc.
Political Action
Note: the MWPC also has a Political Action Committee registered and in compliance with the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance
Work with Political Action Committee to collect addresses of potential women candidates, oversee mailings of endorsement packets to candidates, oversee and track responses, set-up interviews w/PAC Board, oversee correspondence. Keep appropriate files.
Work w/Board on any events, fund raising efforts, mailings, etc. to support PAC work
Requirements:
The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 – 5 years experience. It is critical that the candidate have a proven track record in fundraising and significant experience in political organizing. In addition, the candidate needs to be an effective communicator with public speaking and public relations skills. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
To express interest in this position, please send resume and cover letter to the MWPC Search Committee at edsearch@mwpc.org
Bios and Contact Info
Heather Panahi (Co-Class Representative)
Case Study: Making 'Herstory'- Preparing Young Women for Leadership in the 21st Century
Internship: MassNOW and the Massachusetts Coalition on the Status of Women
Bio: Master's in Teaching, 8 years experience teaching Social Studies Education in both public and private high schools. Area of concentration/specialty: Political Science, Economics, African Studies, Public Speaking and Model UN. - Freelance writer and author of multicultural children's literature with a love of advocacy, activism and all things political. Just launched my first bid for local office...and lost! But determined to finagle my way into public office myself, or train future young women to do it for me!
Lily Lockhart (Co-Class Representative)
Case Study: 'No Child Left Behind' in Low Income Schools
Internship: Center for Law and Education
Bio: Intern for State Rep Balser, Chairwoman on Committee for Mental Health and Substance , Abuse HighSchool Teacher - Photo and Computer Graphics, Queens NY, predominantly minority and low income student body Photography - lilylockhart.com (this is a little out of date)General Knowledge-Special Education and Special Needs. Connections to a few Education advocacy organizations
Stephanie Drahan
Case Study: Improving Access to EC
Internship: Working for Rep. Alice Wolf's Office
Bio: Skidmore College-- Women's Studies and GovernmentVolunteer at PPLM, Naral
Penny Price
CaseStudy: Illegal Immigration
Internship: Intern for Rep. Liz Malia
Bio: Graduated in 2007 from University of Massachusetts-Boston. Currently work at ABCD University High School as a counselor.
Carol Nemet
Case Study: Licensure of Mental Health Care Providers
Internship: Intern for Rep. Thomas Calter Bio:Consolidated Mortgage Services, Senior Loan Officer and Marketing Director, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Professional Photographer http://www.imagerybydesign.com/. Knowledge and Skills- Non-profit work regarding Affordable Housing, DE FHA Underwriter
Gosia Tomaszewska
Case Study: Pay Equity in the Mental Health Field
Internship: MassNOW
Bio: BA in History and Psychology from Douglass College of Rutgers University; MA in European studies focusing on Central and Eastern Europe from Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland; Research Interests: Eastern Europe/Women's Human Rights/Mental Health--more specifically Soviet bloc countries and their post-Communist histories, Polish-Jewish relations, Holocaust, collective identity of Polish women, Polish feminist movement, pay equity in the mental health field; Work experience mostly in the mental health field; fluent in Polish and speak some Russian; love dogs--have the cutest dog in the world named Dzem--a mix of a boxer and St. Bernard; partner is a computer genius so "I" might be of some help with technical issues:);
Case Study: Making 'Herstory'- Preparing Young Women for Leadership in the 21st Century
Internship: MassNOW and the Massachusetts Coalition on the Status of Women
Bio: Master's in Teaching, 8 years experience teaching Social Studies Education in both public and private high schools. Area of concentration/specialty: Political Science, Economics, African Studies, Public Speaking and Model UN. - Freelance writer and author of multicultural children's literature with a love of advocacy, activism and all things political. Just launched my first bid for local office...and lost! But determined to finagle my way into public office myself, or train future young women to do it for me!
Lily Lockhart (Co-Class Representative)
Case Study: 'No Child Left Behind' in Low Income Schools
Internship: Center for Law and Education
Bio: Intern for State Rep Balser, Chairwoman on Committee for Mental Health and Substance , Abuse HighSchool Teacher - Photo and Computer Graphics, Queens NY, predominantly minority and low income student body Photography - lilylockhart.com (this is a little out of date)General Knowledge-Special Education and Special Needs. Connections to a few Education advocacy organizations
Stephanie Drahan
Case Study: Improving Access to EC
Internship: Working for Rep. Alice Wolf's Office
Bio: Skidmore College-- Women's Studies and GovernmentVolunteer at PPLM, Naral
Penny Price
CaseStudy: Illegal Immigration
Internship: Intern for Rep. Liz Malia
Bio: Graduated in 2007 from University of Massachusetts-Boston. Currently work at ABCD University High School as a counselor.
Carol Nemet
Case Study: Licensure of Mental Health Care Providers
Internship: Intern for Rep. Thomas Calter Bio:Consolidated Mortgage Services, Senior Loan Officer and Marketing Director, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Professional Photographer http://www.imagerybydesign.com/. Knowledge and Skills- Non-profit work regarding Affordable Housing, DE FHA Underwriter
Gosia Tomaszewska
Case Study: Pay Equity in the Mental Health Field
Internship: MassNOW
Bio: BA in History and Psychology from Douglass College of Rutgers University; MA in European studies focusing on Central and Eastern Europe from Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland; Research Interests: Eastern Europe/Women's Human Rights/Mental Health--more specifically Soviet bloc countries and their post-Communist histories, Polish-Jewish relations, Holocaust, collective identity of Polish women, Polish feminist movement, pay equity in the mental health field; Work experience mostly in the mental health field; fluent in Polish and speak some Russian; love dogs--have the cutest dog in the world named Dzem--a mix of a boxer and St. Bernard; partner is a computer genius so "I" might be of some help with technical issues:);
Lorelei Kluever
Case Study: Street Harrassment
Internship:Our Bodies Ourselves
Bio: BA in Communications/Public RElations and a Minor in Psychology from Westfield State College, Community activist organizer at Boston ACORN
Marie Philippeaux
Case Study: Youth Development/Violence Prevention
Internship: Interning with Sen. Cynthia Stone Creem
Bio: Undergraduate work at Bentley College in Public Policy and Social Change- Two tracks: Media and Public Relations and Spanish, Working at Mass Mentoring Partnership as an Operations Manager- Responsibilities include Human Resources, Finance and Operations
Nency Salamoun
Case Study: Political Participation of Arab-Americans
Internship: TBA
Bio: Undergraduate degree in Political Science and Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. I love traveling and have spent some time doing that since I graduated. Really, I'm addicted so if anyone is interested, LETS GO!! Extensive background in the mental health field
Funke Adenodi Akinbuli
Case Study: Disability and Stigma
Internship: Massachusetts Legislative Black Caucus
Bio: Undergraduate and graduate degrees earned from Boston University, First generation american by way of Nigeria, the Founder and Executive Director for The Exodus Guild, Inc., a non-profit addressing the issue of disabilities in Africa (http://www.theexodusguild.org)enjoy/ public policy and politics.
Case Study: Street Harrassment
Internship:Our Bodies Ourselves
Bio: BA in Communications/Public RElations and a Minor in Psychology from Westfield State College, Community activist organizer at Boston ACORN
Marie Philippeaux
Case Study: Youth Development/Violence Prevention
Internship: Interning with Sen. Cynthia Stone Creem
Bio: Undergraduate work at Bentley College in Public Policy and Social Change- Two tracks: Media and Public Relations and Spanish, Working at Mass Mentoring Partnership as an Operations Manager- Responsibilities include Human Resources, Finance and Operations
Nency Salamoun
Case Study: Political Participation of Arab-Americans
Internship: TBA
Bio: Undergraduate degree in Political Science and Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. I love traveling and have spent some time doing that since I graduated. Really, I'm addicted so if anyone is interested, LETS GO!! Extensive background in the mental health field
Funke Adenodi Akinbuli
Case Study: Disability and Stigma
Internship: Massachusetts Legislative Black Caucus
Bio: Undergraduate and graduate degrees earned from Boston University, First generation american by way of Nigeria, the Founder and Executive Director for The Exodus Guild, Inc., a non-profit addressing the issue of disabilities in Africa (http://www.theexodusguild.org)enjoy/ public policy and politics.
Denise Perrault
Case Study:40B Housing
Internship: TBA
Bio: It is my mission to expose and change policy for women. Policy interests include housing, divorce laws, McKinney-Vento Act. Lots of legal experience. Advocacy is my second nature.
Eliza Wilson
Case Study:Relationships between large urban institutions and the community in which they are located.
Internship:University of Massachusetts, Boston
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Athletics, Recreation, Special Projects and Programs
Bio: Born and raised on Martha's Vineyard, I spent two years studying at the University of Rhode Island. After URI I transferred to the University of Massachusetts Boston, where I studied Philosophy and Public Policy. While a student at UMB I spent a semester at the University of Guam and developed an interest in the political relationship of Unincorporated Territories. I serve as a board member of Do the Write Thing - an initiative of the National Campaign to Stop Violence. My future plans include becoming a college or university president.
Elizabeth Platt
Case Study: The Situation of Immigrant Women in Boston
Internship: Center for Social Policy
Bio: Graduated in 2005 from Loyola College in Maryland with a Bachelor's in Political Science. Upon graduation, I accepted a position with Loyola University in Chicago at their Rome Center campus in Italy. During my time abroad, I became interested in immigration issues, with a particular emphasis on the experiences of women and children.
Ijeoma Njoku
Case Study:International Students and Declariation of Finances: A Peak into Pandora's Box
Internship: TBA
Bio: Originally from Nigeria, I am especially interested in the political participation of African Women
Kacie Kelly
Case Study:
Internship: Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy
Bio: Project Coordinator-Cognitive Processing Therapy Dissemination Initiative, National Center for PTSD
Women's Health Sciences Division, VA Boston Healthcare System
Knowledge and Skills - mental health research, program development and management, federal government
Case Study:40B Housing
Internship: TBA
Bio: It is my mission to expose and change policy for women. Policy interests include housing, divorce laws, McKinney-Vento Act. Lots of legal experience. Advocacy is my second nature.
Eliza Wilson
Case Study:Relationships between large urban institutions and the community in which they are located.
Internship:University of Massachusetts, Boston
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Athletics, Recreation, Special Projects and Programs
Bio: Born and raised on Martha's Vineyard, I spent two years studying at the University of Rhode Island. After URI I transferred to the University of Massachusetts Boston, where I studied Philosophy and Public Policy. While a student at UMB I spent a semester at the University of Guam and developed an interest in the political relationship of Unincorporated Territories. I serve as a board member of Do the Write Thing - an initiative of the National Campaign to Stop Violence. My future plans include becoming a college or university president.
Elizabeth Platt
Case Study: The Situation of Immigrant Women in Boston
Internship: Center for Social Policy
Bio: Graduated in 2005 from Loyola College in Maryland with a Bachelor's in Political Science. Upon graduation, I accepted a position with Loyola University in Chicago at their Rome Center campus in Italy. During my time abroad, I became interested in immigration issues, with a particular emphasis on the experiences of women and children.
Ijeoma Njoku
Case Study:International Students and Declariation of Finances: A Peak into Pandora's Box
Internship: TBA
Bio: Originally from Nigeria, I am especially interested in the political participation of African Women
Kacie Kelly
Case Study:
Internship: Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy
Bio: Project Coordinator-Cognitive Processing Therapy Dissemination Initiative, National Center for PTSD
Women's Health Sciences Division, VA Boston Healthcare System
Knowledge and Skills - mental health research, program development and management, federal government
Ariela Gragg
Case Study: The Politicization of the FDA- The Tuna Lobby
Internship: Interning for Rep. Kay Kahn
Bio: Earned a History degree from Brandeis University in 2002.I have worked in retail- selling clothing, mortgages, insurance, furniture and high end jewelry. I have a strong interest in public policy and leadership with an eye on the State House....maybe even the presidency! Currently applying to law school.
Amanda Rositano
Case Study: The Morality of Marijuana: A Social Perspective
Internship: Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters
Bio: Received a BA in Journalism from Emerson College-Restaurant Manager, Environmentalist, Drug-Policy Reform Activist.
Ashley Correia
Case Study: Insurance Coverage for Autism
Internship: Massachusetts Dept. of Fire Services- Public Education Unit
Bio: BA in Political Science from UMass-Amherst, Former intern for Congressman John W. Oliver, Currently working with children in an after-school program. Interests include special education, voter participation, Autism research.
Azzure Parker
Case Study: Urban Issues
Internship: Africana Studies with Professor Jemadari Kamara
Bio: Graduated in 2007 with a BA in Africana Studies and Political Science
Cassandra Baxter
Case Study: Work-Family Policy
Internship: Office of Government Affairs at Wheelock College
Bio: Graduated in 2007 with a BA in Psychology and Women's Studies.
Case Study: The Politicization of the FDA- The Tuna Lobby
Internship: Interning for Rep. Kay Kahn
Bio: Earned a History degree from Brandeis University in 2002.I have worked in retail- selling clothing, mortgages, insurance, furniture and high end jewelry. I have a strong interest in public policy and leadership with an eye on the State House....maybe even the presidency! Currently applying to law school.
Amanda Rositano
Case Study: The Morality of Marijuana: A Social Perspective
Internship: Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters
Bio: Received a BA in Journalism from Emerson College-Restaurant Manager, Environmentalist, Drug-Policy Reform Activist.
Ashley Correia
Case Study: Insurance Coverage for Autism
Internship: Massachusetts Dept. of Fire Services- Public Education Unit
Bio: BA in Political Science from UMass-Amherst, Former intern for Congressman John W. Oliver, Currently working with children in an after-school program. Interests include special education, voter participation, Autism research.
Azzure Parker
Case Study: Urban Issues
Internship: Africana Studies with Professor Jemadari Kamara
Bio: Graduated in 2007 with a BA in Africana Studies and Political Science
Cassandra Baxter
Case Study: Work-Family Policy
Internship: Office of Government Affairs at Wheelock College
Bio: Graduated in 2007 with a BA in Psychology and Women's Studies.
No comments:
Post a Comment