Women's Pipeline for Change Research Fellow

Sheneal Parker

About this Project

Sheneal Parker centered her study on civically engaged mothers of color in order to deepen our understanding of the barriers mothers of color face in entering and sustaining a political career. She conducted interviews with women of color legislators and a focus group consisting of civically engaged mothers of color leaders. In addition to identifying barriers to entry into politics, Parker cited several factors that facilitate the political leadership of women of color—including engagement in community work, support, name recognition, and the leadership development of young women of color. She discusses her findings in more detail in these video clips, as well as in the summary and presentation below.

About Sheneal Parker

Sheneal ParkerSheneal Parker is a teacher, business owner, community organizer, and certified youth instructor. She has more than 10 years of experience in the Boston Public School system. Continue reading about Sheneal Parker...

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Submissions from 2013

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Civically Engaged Mothers of Color and the Challenges of Political Leadership, Sheneal Parker

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Civically Engaged Mothers of Color and the Challenges of Political Leadership [Presentation], Sheneal Parker

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Pathways to Political Leadership Fellow: Sheneal Parker [Photos], Sheneal Parker and Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy, University of Massachusetts Boston

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Sheneal Parker's Community in Boston, Massachusetts, Sheneal Parker and Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy, University of Massachusetts Boston