The Committee on the Concerns of Women at Harvard (CCW) is a University-wide group, open to all faculty and staff. We strive to improve the professional and academic experiences of women at Harvard and provide opportunities to learn and network on campus through an annual calendar of events. We also provide leadership opportunities through service on our Executive Committee. You do not have to be a member to attend our events. You may subscribe to the CCW Newsletter here.
Our mission is to improve professional and academic experiences for all women at Harvard while celebrating their successes big and small. Women make up a large and important constituency of the University, and the Committee will work to identify women’s concerns within the workplace and address them through education, dialogue, community, and collective action.
Our goals are to:
Please read our Charter for more information about the mission and vision of CCW.
October: Fall Kickoff - Working through uncertain times
October 22, 2020
November: CCW Conversation - Personal Resilience
November 18, 2020
December: CCW Journaling Session
December 18, 2020
January: CCW Mindfulness Meditation
January 26, 2021
February: CCW & JCSW Conversation with Susan Ifill and Ra'Shaun Nalls
Feb 11, 2021
March:
Building Community Remotely: A Panel with the Virtual Harvard Staff Art Show Organizers
March 8, 2021
Unpacking weight bias in the workplace
March 16, 2021
April: StorySlam Event
April 1
May: CCW Year End Event A Conversation with United States Congresswoman Lori Trahan
May 13, 2021
Chair - Surabhi Chatterjee (CWD)
Communication - Katherine Connors (AA&D), Angela Alberti (HMS), Laura Godwin (HGSE), Veronica Santana (SEAS), Priti Thareja (HSPH), Sabrina Taileb-Houmel (HSPH)
Operations - Rachelle Walsh (HKS), Courtney Howard (SPH), Emily Ronald (OPP)
Outreach - Anna Sangalang (AA&D), Kristen Rae (HBS), Maggie Gates (FAS), Akiesha Ortiz (HKS), Tycie Coppett (HGSE), Esther Weathers (HGSD)
A comprehensive list of ways to get involved and donate (domestic and international)
A list of resources for support and ally education that is updated in real time: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234
Local and National Organizations:
Read about past CCW events:
Fall Kickoff FY17-18: A Conversation With Katie Lapp
Unconscious Bias
Authenticity Leadership
Hidden Rules
Proposal for Promoting Gender Equity in the Classroom at Harvard College
Do you know a Harvard staff or faculty member who is a champion for women? We are profiling women and allies at Harvard who are changemakers for women.
If you know someone who should be recognized for their work to support women's inclusion and belonging, nominate them to be profiled in our newsletter!
