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Darlene works as a Business Solutions Officer for the Carolina Small Business Development fund, a community development financial institution (CDFI) providing technical assistance and funding to small businesses across the state. Prior to joining CSBDF, her career has included working with Self-Help and the NC Rural Economic Development Center, also CDFIs within NC.With a penchant for small business Darlene pursued her own entrepreneurial dream by owning and operating an Edible Arrangements franchise for 12 years with locations in the Durham and Raleigh markets. Prior to joining CSBDF, she served as an Adjunct Professor with Durham Technical Community College and North Carolina Central University.Darlene has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Economics from SUNY Old Westbury, and as a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship recipient, Darlene obtained a Master of Science Degree in Urban Policy Analysis and Management from the New School of Social Research in New York. She is currently a doctoral student at UNC Charlotte - Belk School of Business where she is pursuing a degree in business administration. Her research interests include exploring the resiliency of women-led organizations in the wake of the digital age.
Every 37 minutes of an hour, advertising in the world is done by a WPP company. According to my next guest Douglas Freeman. From eCommerce business development to delivering DEI speeches in the United Nations, Douglas Freeman frames a unique story of his rise to prominence.Missed diversity opportunities led him to understand how to leverage diversity for valuable returns for cost-saving, productivity gains, and revenue. Specifically leveraging diversity to show business impact. Diversity best practice dialogues allowed him to work globally by focusing on impactful global frameworks. His job is to scale out the knowledge and shift the mindset about the DEI success model. Douglas C. Freeman is the President of the Global Reflections and Inclusive Leadership inclusion practice at UniWorld Group, Inc. a global, multicultural, communication and advertising firm. UWG at 51 years old is the oldest Multicultural/DEI firm in the United States. Global Reflections is a sophisticated line of client offerings that provides corporations with a deep portfolio of holistic diversity and inclusion best practices, customized to the client's specific business needs. Mr. Freeman and UWG have completed diversity and inclusion projects for some of the world's leading organizations, from Disney and Major League Baseball to Morgan Stanley and the European Union Commission in Brussels.Mr. Freeman has served as Vice Chairman of the United Nations Gender Equality Experts Panel, was named a 40Under40 business leader by the NYC Network Journal, and is a former board trustee of Georgetown College (US educational partner of Regents Park College, Oxford University). He recently served on the Dean's Alumni Leadership Council at the JFK School of Government, Harvard University.Mr. Freeman holds a master's in public policy degree from the John F. Kennedy School at Harvard University, an MBA Essentials credential from the London School of Economics, along with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California at Berkeley. Mr. Freeman attended Harvard University on a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, completed his graduate degree focused on International Trade and Finance, and received the top grade (“A”) for his master's thesis work.He is a two-time British Columbia Under-19 Rugby All-Star; is a two-time Canadian Universities “All-Canadian” (Ontario Universities) and was selected for the Canada Under-21 team as a Rugby All-Star. Mr. Freeman is the son of Emmy Award-winning conductor Maestro Paul Freeman, the first African American to lead a Canadian Symphony Orchestra.Let us welcome Douglas Perry Freeman to the Follow The Brand Podcast where we are building a 5 STAR Brand that You Can Follow!
ABOUT THE EVENT: This event will cover the discussion of “But really, what is antisemitism? Is there antisemitism at my university? If so, what can I do about it?” ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Rachel Underweiser conducted a research study through the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University called “The Perception of Antisemitism on College Campuses in the U.S. and the U.K,” which has become the largest study on antisemitism at universities to date. Hundreds of interviews and surveys later, she has quantitative and qualitative data on what antisemitism means to both Jewish and non-Jewish students – and practical tools to combat hate wherever, and whenever, it manifests. She now works for the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism and their front-facing initiative called [tbh] Together Beat Hate where she researches, writes, and conceptualizes innovative ways to discuss and counter hate, bigotry, and discrimination. DONATE: www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library/ www.facebook.com/valleybeitmi... Become a member today, starting at just $18 per month! Click the link to see our membership options: www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member/
Amy: Welcome to Breaking Down Patriarchy! I'm Amy McPhie Allebest. Today we will be discussing a book by Princeton professor Nancy Weiss Malkiel called Keep the Damned Women Out: The Struggle for Coeducation. This book is a fascinating in-depth look at the process that allowed women into American and British universities which were historically male, and I must say I was shocked to learn how recently that process happened. But before we blow your minds with the sexism that plagued higher education so very recently, I want to introduce today's reading partner, Christie Skousen. Hi, Christie! Christie: Hi, Amy! Amy: Christie and I met in 2008 when we were both living in Los Altos, CA, and we were peas in a pod right from the very beginning. We were running partners in Los Altos for years - I don't know how many hours we spent talking and running in the Los Altos hills - and you nudged me to do a couple of ½ marathons with you, although you ended up running a few full marathons so I worship at your feet! You're also one of the smartest, most interesting people I have ever known, and one of the funniest. You're always teaching me and helping me grow and see things in new ways, so I'm really excited to have you here today. And now can you talk a little bit about yourself as well? Tell us where you're from and what makes you you. Christie: Bio My ancestors are from… Mormon stock Dad was a professor - big presence in your life Mom was piano prodigy, tell about her career/mother balance a bit. Debuted with you in her belly at Carnegie hall I had two brothers and probably didn't even realize a gender difference between us until puberty hit. I grew up as a competitive classical pianist and gave my Carnegie Hall debut at age 18. I have had the the opportunity to perform as a soloist and with orchestras throughout the United States, Europe and Russia. Peabody/Fleisher I served on the faculty at the San Francisco Conservatory Preparatory Division Teach students around the world online in partnership with ArtistWorks. I am the founder and Director of the Peery Piano Academy in Mountain View,CA and the author of the Peery Piano Curriculum, which is a certification and training system for piano teachers. Maybe a sentence about work/family balance Married with four kids Amy: And I'd love it if you could talk about what drew you to the “Breaking Down Patriarchy” project. Christie: Like all of us, we are raised only knowing what we know, and as I have experienced more life it has been useful for me to take a few steps back and try to observe some of the systems I have supported and agreed to without really realizing it. One of these systems is patriarchy. Patriarchy is something that has been buzzing around mostly unconsciously in my life in various capacities - my family of origin, my temple marriage, my chosen church. Patriarchy is something that was always just accepted as something that is without my ever choosing it, or understanding why it was or how it came about. My interest in this project is to help me better understand those things so I can have a clearer understanding about my own choices going forward. Amy: So let's learn just a bit about the author of this book, and then we'll dive into the text. Christie: Bio of Nancy Weiss Malkiel Nancy Weiss Malkiel was born in 1944. She was educated at Smith College, obtaining her B.A. summa cum laude and graduating Phi Beta Kappa in 1965, and she went on from there having won a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship to Harvard University for her M.A. (1966) and her Ph.D. (1970). She joined the Princeton University Department of History faculty as Nancy Weiss in 1969, where she rose through the ranks from assistant professor to associate professor to professor. Nancy's career as a writer and teacher has been a distinguished one. When she came to Princeton, she was...
About Today's GuestsKathy Roth-Douquet is an advocate for the role of the military in civil society; she is an author, nonprofit leader, attorney, and former government official. Kathy is the CEO of Blue Star Families, the largest Chapter-based nonprofit organization serving active duty of all branches, Guard and Reserve, wounded, and transitioning veterans and their families. Blue Star Families mission is to strengthen military families and our nation by connecting communities and fostering leadership to millions of people.Kathy Roth-Douquet received her B.A. from Bryn Mawr College, her MPA in International Affairs from the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University where she held a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, and a JD from the University of San Diego School of Law, Magna Cum Laude and the Order of the Coif. While serving at the Pentagon as Principal Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Acting) she received the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service for her work on defense reform. She is also a recipient of President George H. W. Bush's Daily Point of Light Award, and most recently received the Chief of Staff of the Army Outstanding Civilian Service Award. Kathy is a commentator on patriotism, civil-military affairs, the value of service, and the experience of military families. She has appeared on the Today Show, Fox and Friends, CNN, NPR, has been a frequent contributor to USA Today, and is a frequent public speaker. She is an author, most notably of “AWOL: The Unexcused Absence of America's Upper Classes from Military Service and How it Hurts Our Country” (Collins, 2006). She is a practicing attorney, a member of the Small Business Association Advisory Board, and is Co-chair of the Bipartisan Policy Center Defense Reform Task Force. She is a military spouse of 18 years, four deployments, and 9 moves. She lives with her husband and two children in Northern Virginia.Sinclair Harris serves as LMI's director of business development for the Department of the Navy. He retired as a rear admiral after a 34-year career in the U.S. Navy. His service culminated as the vice director for operations to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. During his distinguished career, he led joint, combined, multinational, and interagency organizations both at sea and ashore across all aspects of defense, including full spectrum operations, program management, strategic planning, and execution. He was also commander of the U.S. Fourth Fleet, leading U.S. Naval forces assigned to U.S. Southern Command. Mr. Harris has been published in numerous journals on the topics of surface warfare, combat logistics, irregular warfare, and leadership. He earned a BS in economics from James Madison University, an MS in operations research from the Naval Postgraduate School, and an MS in defense and strategic studies from the University of Madras, India. Mr. Harris voluntarily serves as president of the National Naval Officers Association, national vice president of the Navy League of the United States, past chairman of the National Defense Industrial Association Expeditionary Warfare Division, member of the board of directors for the Surface Navy Association, and member of the Northern Virginia Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeBlue Star Families Web SiteBlue Star Families Racial Equity InitiativeBlue Star Families Racial Equity CommitteeDEPLOY Fellowship ProgramsRADM Harris' BioPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor resource for this week are the PsychArmor courses on military culture and awareness. Military service members, Veterans and their families live and work in communities across our nation. However, because fewer than 7% of Americans have served in uniform, most who have never served are unfamiliar with military culture and don't know how to effectively engage with the Veteran community. Sponsored by the Wounded Warrior Project, military culture courses are available for anyone who works with, lives with, and cares about the Veteran community. By following the link above, you can see the cornerstone course “15 Things Veterans Want You to Know,” as well as modules that address the basics for civilians such as “Veteran 101: Officer vs. Enlisted,” and “Veteran 201: Military Families,” This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families. You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com
“Everything we see and touch consists of matter rearranged by information and energy. Everything is in connections and bonds. Life, mind, and love, our human nature, have been created in partnership with the rules that run the world.” -- Paul R. Fleischman, in Wonder: When and Why the World Appears Radiant Dr. Paul R. Fleischman is a writer, retired psychiatrist, and Vipassana meditation teacher, who inhabits the intersection where science, poetry, meditation, and wonder meet -- with an emphasis on wonder. Born in 1945 in Newark, NJ, and inspired to pursue a career in psychiatry from an early age, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Chicago, continuing his studies at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and earning a Doctor of Medicine in 1971. He trained in Psychiatry at Yale University where he also served as Chief Resident, and was a psychotherapy supervisor and seminar leader in Psychiatry and Religion. He was in the private practice of psychiatry for over 30 years, and has served as a psychiatric consultant to over half a dozen hospitals and mental health centers. Among the many recognitions garnered throughout his career, are the Oskar Pfister Award, received in 1993 from the American Psychiatric Association for being an “outstanding contributor to the humanistic and spiritual side of psychiatric and medical issues,” and the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, received in 2018, in recognition of his many years of experience in his professional network, his notable achievements, and his leadership qualities. A retired diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology as well as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society, Dr. Fleischman has been nominated for a Ford Foundation Fellowship, a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, and has been a Manealof Travel Fellow and a Research Assistant for the United States Public Health Service. In 1974, a meditation course in India under the guidance of Mr. S. N. Goenka initiated him in the technique of Vipassana. In the 1980’s he and his wife Susan began to conduct ten-day courses in the lineage of Mr. S.N. Goenka, and to introduce the technique to professionals and academics in the West. Dr. Fleischman is the author of nine books as well as numerous articles published in magazines and journals including Nature, Landscape, the Yale Review, The International Journal of Social Psychiatry, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and The Journal of Contemplative Psychiatry. As a writer, his work bridges scientific and poetic cosmologies across diverse themes and formats. Selections of his writing have been translated into Spanish, German, Serbian, Farsi, Dutch and Hebrew and his books are available in French and Italian. Karma and Chaos, one of his early books, is a compact collection of eight essays that delve into the connections between psychiatry, science, and the Buddha’s teachings. It was a Book of the Year Finalist with Forward Magazine, and has been translated into French and Italian, and republished in India. His poetry collection, You Can Never Speak Up Too Often/For the Love of All Things, weaves themes of compassion, global awareness, self-exploration, beauty and joy, alongside the shadow of violence, ecological destruction and death. His many other books and monographs include: The Healing Spirit: Religious Issues in Psychotherapy; Cultivating Inner Peace; Spiritual Aspects of Psychiatric Practice; An Ancient Path, and The Buddha Taught Nonviolence, Not Pacifism. His work is also included alongside essays by Mother Teresa and Jimmy Carter in the anthology, The Power of Prayer. Writings, podcasts and lectures by Dr. Fleischman can be found on the Pariyatti site. His most recent work, Wonder: When and Why the World Appears Radiant is his legacy book, "a scientific and literary exploration of discoveries that reveal our deepest identity." He points to our sense of wonder as the apparatus by which we experience the intelligence of the universe within. "The wonder of the universe is wondering in us,” he writes. And, “To live with wonder one must persevere in unknowing, re-encountering and participating.” With this fluid and energetic engagement with the world, arise a multitude of beneficial qualities. And happily, our guest maintains that wonder can be practiced, preserved, perhaps even augmented with age. In talks delivered across the United States, and internationally, Dr. Fleischman has explored the interplay between science, medicine and meditation, and vividly drawn out the contemporary relevance of ancient paths. Over the past decade he has lectured at 150 major American universities, most recently at Harvard University, MIT, Brown University, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, Columbia Teacher’s College, Columbia Health Sciences, Tibet House, and other venues such as Google headquarters. His international engagements have included talks at the University of British Columbia, McGill University, National University of Mexico, University of Tel Aviv, Hadassa University, Israeli Psychiatric Association, University of Grahamstown, South Africa, University Hospital, Brugmann, Brussels, ULB University, Brussels, University of Tarragona, Caixa Forum, Barcelona, London Business School, University of London, and the University of Nijmengen. He lives with his wife Susan in Massachusetts and continues, through his writing and lectures, to integrate a scientific world view with poetic sensibilities, and insights from the path of Vipassana meditation. Join us in conversation with this rigorous thinker, evocative writer, and dedicated teacher and practitioner!
Are your class conversations dominated by a small number of voices? In this episode, Dr. Danica Savonick joins us to discuss a variety of class activities that support an inclusive learning environment and promote equity in participation while increasing student learning. Danica is an Assistant Professor of Multi-Ethnic Literature at SUNY Cortland, and a recipient of the K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders award, a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship in Women's Studies, and a Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Completion Fellowship. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.
Terry Savage is a nationally known expert on personal finance, the markets, and the economy. Terry is a regular blogger at the Huffington Post. She is a frequent guest on television and radio shows, including CNN, CBS, and appeared many times on Oprah! Terry is in demand as a speaker at business meetings across the country. Her lively presentation style entertains as well as informs, whether talking about global economics, investing techniques, or personal finances. In 2012, Terry was named a "Top5 Speaker" in Economics/Finance as a result of popular votes at the Speaking.com web site. Terry’s most recent book is a new edition of The Savage Truth on Money, which was named one of the ten best money books of the year by Amazon.com in its first edition. Her other current best-selling book — The Savage Number: How Much Money Do You Really Need to Retire? — was published in Fall, 2009 and deals with issues in retirement planning and investing. You can read Terry’s columns, as well as post questions and comments at her website www.terrysavage.com, follow her on Twitter @TerryTalksMoney and on Facebook - The Savage Truth. Terry’s financial expertise comes from experience. She started her career as a stockbroker, and became a founding member — and the first woman trader — on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. Savage was also a member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange where she traded interest rate contracts and currency futures. She is a registered investment advisor for both stocks and futures. Terry Savage has won numerous awards, including the National Press Club award for Outstanding Consumer Journalism, and the Outstanding Personal Finance Columnist award given by the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and two Emmys for her television work. Savage takes an active role in America’s business community. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group, and previously served on the boards of McDonald’s Corporation for 14 years and Pennzoil-Quaker State Corporation for 5 years. She was a recipient of the Director’s Choice Award honoring selected women who serve on America’s top corporate boards. She is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Michigan, where she won a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship in American Studies.
This week on IAQ Radio Alison Johnson, Chair of the Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Foundation, will be our guest. We recently did a show with Steve Temes on this issue and he has since joined the board of the Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Foundation. He suggested we get Alison on to further discuss the issue and we got it done. Multiple chemical sensitivities are touchy subject for IAQ, disaster restoration and building science professionals. What is MCS? Is it a one size fits all issue? How do we work with the chemically sensitive? How do we avoid making things worse for the chemically sensitive? Mrs. Johnson graduated from Carleton College at the head of her class. She studied mathematics at the Sorbonne on a National Science Foundation Fellowship and received her Masterâ??s degree in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin, studying on a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship. In 2010, she received a Distinguished Achievement Award from Carleton College for her work in the field of chemical sensitivity. Ms. Johnson has published three biographies: : Wallace Stevens: A Dual Life as Poet and Insurance Executive; Henry James: His Life Revealed Through His Letters; and Louis XVI and the French Revolution. She has also presented her book Gulf War Syndrome: Legacy of a Perfect War and 9/11 documentaries on Capitol Hill, in New York, Washington, San Francisco, Seattle, London, Wiesbaden, Halifax, Ottawa and Montreal. We are privileged to have her join us this week as we continue to seek to LEARN MORE on IAQ Radio!
This week on IAQ Radio Alison Johnson, Chair of the Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Foundation, will be our guest. We recently did a show with Steve Temes on this issue and he has since joined the board of the Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Foundation. He suggested we get Alison on to further discuss the issue and we got it done. Multiple chemical sensitivities are touchy subject for IAQ, disaster restoration and building science professionals. What is MCS? Is it a one size fits all issue? How do we work with the chemically sensitive? How do we avoid making things worse for the chemically sensitive? Mrs. Johnson graduated from Carleton College at the head of her class. She studied mathematics at the Sorbonne on a National Science Foundation Fellowship and received her Masterâ??s degree in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin, studying on a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship. In 2010, she received a Distinguished Achievement Award from Carleton College for her work in the field of chemical sensitivity. Ms. Johnson has published three biographies: : Wallace Stevens: A Dual Life as Poet and Insurance Executive; Henry James: His Life Revealed Through His Letters; and Louis XVI and the French Revolution. She has also presented her book Gulf War Syndrome: Legacy of a Perfect War and 9/11 documentaries on Capitol Hill, in New York, Washington, San Francisco, Seattle, London, Wiesbaden, Halifax, Ottawa and Montreal. We are privileged to have her join us this week as we continue to seek to LEARN MORE on IAQ Radio!
This week on IAQ Radio Alison Johnson, Chair of the Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Foundation, will be our guest. We recently did a show with Steve Temes on this issue and he has since joined the board of the Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Foundation. He suggested we get Alison on to further discuss the issue and we got it done. Multiple chemical sensitivities are touchy subject for IAQ, disaster restoration and building science professionals. What is MCS? Is it a one size fits all issue? How do we work with the chemically sensitive? How do we avoid making things worse for the chemically sensitive? Mrs. Johnson graduated from Carleton College at the head of her class. She studied mathematics at the Sorbonne on a National Science Foundation Fellowship and received her Masterâ??s degree in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin, studying on a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship. In 2010, she received a Distinguished Achievement Award from Carleton College for her work in the field of chemical sensitivity. Ms. Johnson has published three biographies: : Wallace Stevens: A Dual Life as Poet and Insurance Executive; Henry James: His Life Revealed Through His Letters; and Louis XVI and the French Revolution. She has also presented her book Gulf War Syndrome: Legacy of a Perfect War and 9/11 documentaries on Capitol Hill, in New York, Washington, San Francisco, Seattle, London, Wiesbaden, Halifax, Ottawa and Montreal. We are privileged to have her join us this week as we continue to seek to LEARN MORE on IAQ Radio!
This week on IAQ Radio Alison Johnson, Chair of the Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Foundation, will be our guest. We recently did a show with Steve Temes on this issue and he has since joined the board of the Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Foundation. He suggested we get Alison on to further discuss the issue and we got it done. Multiple chemical sensitivities are touchy subject for IAQ, disaster restoration and building science professionals. What is MCS? Is it a one size fits all issue? How do we work with the chemically sensitive? How do we avoid making things worse for the chemically sensitive? Mrs. Johnson graduated from Carleton College at the head of her class. She studied mathematics at the Sorbonne on a National Science Foundation Fellowship and received her Masterâ??s degree in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin, studying on a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship. In 2010, she received a Distinguished Achievement Award from Carleton College for her work in the field of chemical sensitivity. Ms. Johnson has published three biographies: : Wallace Stevens: A Dual Life as Poet and Insurance Executive; Henry James: His Life Revealed Through His Letters; and Louis XVI and the French Revolution. She has also presented her book Gulf War Syndrome: Legacy of a Perfect War and 9/11 documentaries on Capitol Hill, in New York, Washington, San Francisco, Seattle, London, Wiesbaden, Halifax, Ottawa and Montreal. We are privileged to have her join us this week as we continue to seek to LEARN MORE on IAQ Radio!
Porter Anderson was a tall, skinny towhead from Alabama who came to Emory in the fifties, won a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, got a doctorate at Harvard, and went on to create a vaccine credited with saving the lives of 668,661 children—and counting.