Welcoming Remarks and Opening Plenary: “Women Leading Change: Perspectives and Policies from Elected Officials”

Presenter Information

María González-Albuixech, Director of Communications and Immigrant Health, Health Care For All
Laurie Nsiah-Jefferson, Director, Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy, University of Massachusetts Boston
Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, Chancellor, University of Massachusetts Boston
David Cash, Dean, John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies, University of Massachusetts Boston
Charlotte Golar Richie, Former Massachusetts State Representative and Interim Chair of the Board, Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy (Moderator)
Jillian Gilchrest, Connecticut State Representative, Connecticut General Assembly
Samantha Perlman, City Councilor At-Large, City of Marlborough
Kesha Ram, Senator-Elect, Vermont State Senate

Location

Online

Start Date

12-2-2020 9:00 AM

End Date

12-2-2020 10:00 AM

Description

This opening plenary will highlight the perspectives of public officials in New England regarding the impacts of police violence, COVID-19, the economic downturn, child and health care, and other relevant social challenges as they relate to women, women of color, and young women. Policy strategies and other initiatives to address these challenges will be highlighted.

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