Author Archives: Amy Barrett

WhoIsShe? SheGives Research Fellow Chelsea Norman

Posted on 12/4/14 by Amy Barrett

Q: We’re so excited to have you join us as Research Fellow for SheGives! So, what would you say is the most exciting thing happening in your life right now? A:I am helping to draft pro-active, progressive legislation around reproductive … Continue reading →

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My Life My Choice Takes Part in PBS Special

Posted on 12/3/14 by Amy Barrett

My Life My Choice will be taking part in A Path Appears, a film that follows journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn through the United States, and across the world, as they uncover sexual abuse and trafficking. The film will feature … Continue reading →

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Mentoring and Hands-on Learning Encouraging Young Women in STEM

Posted on 11/26/14 by Amy Barrett

More and more organizations are joining the fight to close the gap between sexes in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. These programs, rely on hands-on learning and mentoring to show girls that they can succeed in these fields and … Continue reading →

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SheShinesOn…Kate Pickle, Science Club for Girls

Posted on 11/25/14 by Amy Barrett

Q: What did you do before joining Science Club for Girls? I started my career in environmental consulting focused on dredge material management, but my desire to teach never left me. As I discovered the field of informal education, I … Continue reading →

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Engineering Adventures Curriculum Awarded to 14 Out-of-School Programs

Posted on 11/19/14 by Amy Barrett

This week, Engineering is Elementary announced that, thanks to contributions from SheGives, 14 new out-of-school programs will receive the Engineering Adventures curriculum. The programs selected are working to close the opportunity gap for groups that remain underrepresented in STEM careers, … Continue reading →

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WhoIsShe? SheGives Leadership Circle Member Kate Enroth

Posted on 11/13/14 by Amy Barrett

Q: Out of everything going on in your life right now, what would you say is the most exciting? A: The most exciting thing going on in my life right now has to do with a weekend house my husband … Continue reading →

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RAW Art Works’ Kit Jenkins honored with Community Advocacy Award

Posted on 11/12/14 by Amy Barrett

Eastern Bank honored Kit Jenkins this past week with their Community Advocacy Award. This award recognizes people who have given their time and talents to address a need within their communities. Jenkins, Co-founder of  RAW Art Works, has dedicated her … Continue reading →

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SheShinesOn… Laura Menucci, RAW Art Works

Posted on 11/11/14 by Amy Barrett

Q: Could you please describe your job in one sentence? A: Ignite the confidence to create and confidence to succeed in underserved youth. Q: What previous job or training best prepared you for your work at RAW Art Works? A: Developing … Continue reading →

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My Life My Choice Participates in Summit to End Child Sex Trafficking

Posted on 11/5/14 by Amy Barrett

My Life My Choice was recently represented at the See the Girl summit in Jacksonville, Florida. The summit, hosted by the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center, focused on child sex trafficking which has reached a “crisis level” in the United … Continue reading →

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Two SheGives Grantees Named Top 100 Educational Innovators

Posted on 10/29/14 by Amy Barrett

Engineering is Elementary and Science Club for Girls have been named to Fundación Telefónica’s Top 100 Educational Innovations list. This list compiles the results of the Education Challenge Project, a research project conducted over the past year to “identify innovative … Continue reading →

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