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Advocating for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

“We will all profit from a more diverse, inclusive society, understanding, accommodating, even celebrating our differences, while pulling together for the common good.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg March is Women’s History Month and that means it is time to celebrate the remarkable – yet often overlooked – contributions of the women who came before us […]

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Equality Starts With Engagement

Across the nation, 93,000 ballot races this November could impact the future of women’s rights, transgender rights, and reproductive freedoms. Now, perhaps more than any other time, it’s imperative for us all to stand together and make our voices heard. Why now? Women’s significant underrepresentation in decision-making roles at every level persists. The result is

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BE the Change – Investing in Women and Girls

Did you know that less than 2% of charitable giving supports organizations dedicated to women and girls? While there are 50,000 organizations in the U.S. alone dedicated to Women and Girls, they receive only a sliver—1.9% of charitable giving. This shocking statistic compiled by the Women & Girls Index (WGI) highlighted the pressing need and

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Neurodivergence Can Make Men and Break Women

In a recent issue of Fortune’s Broadsheet, Paige McGlauflin pointed out how neurodivergence is a career-maker for men like Elon Musk – who credits his “genius” and success to Asperger’s. Richard Branson, who has said he has dyslexia, Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad, and musician Kanye West have made similar remarks, with West rapping, “That’s my

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The Digital Divide Impacting Gender Equality

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve got some sort of internet access. Currently, more than half of the global population is connected to the internet, and while some regions still lack the infrastructure to provide sufficient coverage, others have internet penetration rates close to 100 percent. Globally, the US ranks third in digital populations

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National Women’s History Museum Exhibit Opens at MLK Library

On Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the close of Women’s History Month, the National Women’s History Museum’s (NWHM) inaugural in-person exhibition made its debut at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington, DC., We Who Believe in Freedom: Black Feminist DC, highlights Black women activists whose work in Washington, DC, influenced national

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Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara’s New Strategic Direction

Girls Inc.’s mission is simple; they are inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Working with 70+ affiliates nationwide, the organization’s programming focuses on the development of the whole girl through a combination of long-lasting mentoring relationships, a pro-girl environment, and research-based programming. This approach equips girls to lead fulfilling and productive lives,

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