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Women in History Spotlight

Reshma Saujani

Reshma Saujani graduated from the University of Illinois in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Speech Communication. She was the founder of the organization Girls Who Code, started in 2012. She is also the first Indian American woman and the first South Asian American woman to run for Congress. In 2015, Fortune magazine named Reshma to their “40 Under 40” list. She is also the CEO of Moms First, a movement that advocates for support for mothers. Additionally, she has her own podcast called "My SO-Called Midlife." The Women in History Wednesday content comes from the...
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Alumni Spotlight

Pronoy Rai

Dr. Pronoy Rai's academic journey was enriched by the Gender and International Development (GRID) minor program. WGGP fellowships from the program supported his research in India and paved the way for his academic career. Dr. Rai is also a dedicated educator, teaching "Gender and International Development" to undergraduates.   Current position: Dr. Pronoy Rai is an associate professor of Geography Location: at Portland State University in Oregon.  What is the focus of your...