Fairygodboss of the Week: Elizabeth Reinhardt

“Never back down in the face of adversity.” That’s a motto Elizabeth Reinhardt has carried with her in work and life. A first-generation college graduate who originally wanted to attend cosmetology school, she fell in love with marketing as an undergraduate …

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Bringing My Authentic Self to Work: A RTX Leader on Balance and Leadership

A neurodiverse leader, Alison Faye Johnson values the support she receives at work. The Global Trade Sr. Manager at Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is empowered by a culture that supports inclusivity.

“I don’t have to hide any aspect …

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Listen to the Panel Discussion on the Power of Mentoring and on Opportunities to do So 

Empowering the Next Generation: A Panel Discussion on Mentoring YouTube

The Center for Social Justice, the Civic Engagement Rope Team, and the Age & Generational Diversity Rope Team hosted Empowering the Next Generation: A Panel discussion on the power of …

By Daniel Pascoe Aguilar
Daniel Pascoe Aguilar Fndg. Director of Ctr. for Social Justice & CDO
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World Day for Cultural Diversity For Dialogue and Development, 21 May

Held every year on 21 May, UNESCO leads the celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development highlighting not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace …

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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Ted Talk: How to solve the education crisis for boys and men

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While studying inequality and social mobility, Richard Reeves made a surprising discovery: in some countries, like the US and UK, boys are drastically lagging behind girls across many academic measures. He explains why these struggles in school are indicative …

By Daniel Pascoe Aguilar
Daniel Pascoe Aguilar Fndg. Director of Ctr. for Social Justice & CDO
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Land Your Dream Job: Top Job Search Strategies for International Students

Job searching as an international student comes with unique challenges—work authorization, visa sponsorship, and adapting to a new job market. It can feel overwhelming, but with a clear strategy and the right approach, you can navigate the process with confidence.

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8 Top Scholarships for the Disability Community

With the rising costs of higher education, it’s never too late to look into scholarships. For those living with a disability—visible or not—there are numerous scholarships available to help students of all experiences to obtain their degree. While we cannot …

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How I Advocated For Myself As a Woman of Color in the Workplace

In the late 1980s, a year or so before I entered high school, my father built me a desk and bought me a Commodore 64. I felt like the luckiest kid in Brooklyn. It was a generous act that sparked …

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Why Latinas Need to Embrace AI with Latinas in Tech Interim CEO, Nikki Barua

Listen to the First Gen Coach interview Nikki Barua, Interim CEO of Latinas in Tech! Nikki is a first generation immigrant and shares her journey of navigating the corporate sector, taking many career pivots, and eventually walking away at the …

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How I Went From the Only Woman in My Military Battalion to Founding a Company

Veterans and those who love them make no shortage of sacrifices on behalf of this country. But one sacrifice that’s perhaps not as readily acknowledged is the obstacles both veterans and military spouses can face when building out their careers …

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