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Eve Ensler – Honor a Woman Who Dared

NCJW — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:40:03 +0000

Eve Ensler, playwright, performer, and activist, is the author of The Vagina Monologues. Her experience performing The Vagina Monologues inspired her to create V-Day, a global movement to stop violence against women and girls.
Ms. Ensler has devoted her life to stopping violence, envisioning a planet in which women and girls will be free to thrive, rather than merely survive. The Vagina Monologues is based on Ensler's interviews with more than 200 women. With humor and grace the piece celebrates women’s' sexuality and strength.

Lilly Ledbetter – Honor a Woman Who Dared

NCJW — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:23:06 +0000

Lilly Ledbetter, a manager at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber plant in Gadsden, Alabama, took her quest for equal pay all the way to the Supreme Court. When the Court decided against her — changing the way that equal pay cases are handled for everyone — Lilly Ledbetter courageously fought with the help of NCJW [...]

Ambassador Melanne Verveer

NCJW — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:38:26 +0000

In her capacity as director of the Department of State’s new office on Global Women’s Issues, Ambassador Verveer coordinates foreign policy issues and activities relating to the political, economic and social advancement of women around the world.

Christina Tchen, Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement

NCJW — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:48:15 +0000

Christina Tchen was previously a partner in corporate litigation at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. In that capacity, Tchen represented public agencies in state and federal class actions, including the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, the Illinois Department of Public Aid, and the Chicago Housing Authority. Tchen is the recipient of [...]

John Podesta, President and CEO of the Center for American Progress

NCJW — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:58:52 +0000

John Podesta is the President and CEO of the Center for American Progress. Under his leadership, the Center has become a notable leader in the development of and advocacy for progressive policy. Prior to founding the Center in 2003, Podesta served as White House Chief of Staff to President William J. Clinton. He served in the president's cabinet and as a principal on the National Security Council. While in the White House, he also served as both an assistant to the president and deputy chief of staff, as well as staff secretary and a senior policy advisor on government information, privacy, telecommunications security, and regulatory policy.

List of WIX Speakers Growing

NCJW — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:09:59 +0000

Washington Institute 2010 (WIX) will feature inspiring and knowledgeable speakers who will address today’s most pressing public policy issues. These experts will speak to the significant policy challenges and achievements of our time will share their insights and experiences with us. In addition, NCJW will honor Eve Ensler and Lilly Ledbetter with our Woman Who [...]