UConn Women: Changing the Game
Podcast series amplifying UConn women who are breaking down barriers and closing the gender gap, presented by UConn Women & Philanthropy. UConn’s very own Gina Barreca, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of English, introduces each episode.
Episodes
Celebrating Hispanic / Latinx Heritage month, Angie Durrell and Fany Hannon discuss culture, community, and social entrepreneurship over a cafecito.
Featuring:
Angélica (Angie) Durrell '11 (Fine Arts), Founder & CEO, INTEMPO
Fany DeJesus Hannon '08 MA, Interim Dean of Students, UConn
Former news anchor Teresa Dufour discusses the balancing act between motherhood, entrepreneurship, and brand advocacy with Rory McGloin. This energetic episode between two communication experts and entrepreneurs, talks about how dreams evolve and the pivotal moment Teresa embraced her entrepreneurial spirit.
Featuring:
Teresa Dufour '01 (CLAS), Entrepreneur & Founder, Teresa Dufour Media
Rory McGloin '08 MA '11 PhD, Associate Pr...
We celebrate International Women's Day and Women's History Month with Nova Lorraine '95 (CLAS) '97 MA and Jennifer Mathieu '09 (CLAS), female founders helping the next generation of entrepreneurs through advising, mentoring, and community building. During this episode, Nova and Jen discuss the entrepreneurial journey, excitement of the process, and how "[women] aren't here to stay stagnant."
Featuring:
Nova Lorraine '95 (CLAS) ...
To celebrate Black History Month, Willena Price and her daughter, Audra Pittman discuss female leadership, especially for women of color, with Mo Cotton Kelly. They also examine how the landscape has evolved over the years and what they hope for future generations.
Featuring:
Willena Price '00 Ph.D, Director, Retired, H. Fred Simons African American Cultural Center, UConn
Audra Pittman '00 (SFA), Vice President of Giving, Savannah ...
Alumnae Cathy Buerger and Emily Kaufman discuss a modern view of online hate speech and freedom of expression with Professor Richard Wilson.
Featuring:
Cathy Buerger '16 Ph.D., Director of Research, Dangerous Speech Project, Managing Editor, Journal of Human Rights, UConn
Emily Kaufman '16 (CLAS), Associate Director, Investigative Research, Anti-Defamation League Center on Extremism
Richard A. Wilson, Gladstein Distinguished Chai...
With 14 combined NCAA National Championships, Chris Dailey and Nancy Stevens talk with Tori Untiet to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX. During this episode, Coaches Dailey and Stevens share early recollections of Title IX and how coaching women's athletics has evolved in their individual 30 years+ coaching.
Featuring:
Chris Dailey, Associate Head Coach, UConn Women's Basketball
Nancy Stevens, Head Coach, Retired, UConn...
Bert Wachtelhausen and Jennie McGarry discuss the intersection of sport, Title IX and Women's Leadership.
Featuring:
Bert Wachtelhausen '81 (Neag), President, Wellspark and former Women's Basketball Student Athlete (1976-1980)
Jennie McGarry, Professor, Educational Leadership, Neag School of Education, UConn and Executive Director, Husky Sport
Medina Jett and Lucy Gilson discuss women's leadership and finding the right balance between learning and fun to reach new heights.
Featuring:
Medina Jett '08 MBA, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Advisor, Legal & Compliance Expert, Diversity Consultant, Business & Financial Coach
Lucy Gilson, Associate Dean, Faculty and Outreach, UConn School of Business, Director, Geno Auriemma UConn Leadership Conference
Sarah Broderick & David Noble discuss gender inclusivity, entrepreneurship and the ways corporate America and boards can modernize to help women reach new heights.
Featuring:
Sarah Broderick '00 (BUS) '02 MS, CFO, Known, CEO & Founder, The Feat
David Noble, Associate Professor In-Residence, Director of the Peter J. Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
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