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for QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER Women’s Policy Research IWPR Launches New Study on Women and Immigration By Cynthia Hess, Ph.D. meet an array of immigrant needs. They pro- become trapped in domestic service jobs In November 2008, IWPR launched a two- vide much-needed services such as material where they are largely invisible and lack the year study on women, immigration, and reli- and financial assistance, legal counsel, and ac- freedom to pursue employment opportunities gion, funded by the Ford Foundation. This cess to medical care and housing. Some also with better pay and working conditions. In project seeks to inform efforts to advance the participate in activism on behalf of immigrants. addition, many immigrant women experience rights, economic standing, and general well- IWPR’s research focuses on the signifi- reproductive health problems that stem from being of immigrant women in three metropol- cance of this work for Latina immigrants in factors such as sexual violence, inadequate itan areas commonly designated as U.S. “new particular. Latina immigrants often experi- access to health care, language barriers, and destinations”: Atlanta, Phoenix, and Northern ence many of the same challenges as their institutionalized discrimination. Virginia. The research will explore how non- male counterparts, such as substantial eco- Several recent studies have explored the profit organizations, including religious con- nomic hardship and inadequate access to roles that religious organizations play in ad- gregations, work with and on behalf of immi- public services. But they also face challenges vancing the rights and well-being of immi- grant communities, will document the and vulnerabilities that are more common to grants, but none has examined how these economic status of immigrant women in these women. For example, some immigrant women organizations address the (Cont’d on p. 3) three areas, and will make recommendations for strengthening community networks to ex- pand immigrant women’s rights and resources. New destinations have experienced dra- New Report matic growth in their immigrant populations over the last several decades, which generally Examines the has not been matched by the development of a civic and political infrastructure that can ade- Lives of Black quately serve immigrants. Many religious con- Girls in New gregations and nonprofits, however, offer important and unique resources that help to York City

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President’s Message ...... 2 Sex and Race Discrimination in Employment ...... 3 Panel members included Rev. Emma Jordan-Simpson, Isis Sapp-Grant, NYC high school Feminist and Faith-Based Activism . . . . 4 student Cathy Williams, Mikki Taylor, and Dr. Monica Sweeney discussed the report’s findings Honoring Dr. Vicky Lovell ...... 4 in a panel at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Women and Health Coverage ...... 5 Single Mothers and College Success . . . 5 By Lara Hinz original data collected through written surveys Research on Gulf Coast Women . . . . . 6 A comprehensive new report, Black Girls and focus groups, with a review of existing lit- in New York City: Untold Strength and Re- erature, the report provides an in-depth exami- Media Highlights ...... 6 silience, was released on March 3, 2009, at a nation into the lives of Black girls living within New Releases ...... 6 press conference in New York City. This report the city of New York. The report was authored Spotlight: Dana Campbell Saylor . . . . . 7 is the first of its kind, placing Black girls at the by IWPR affiliated scholar Dr. Avis Jones-De- Gifts of Tribute ...... 7 center of analysis, to examine the unique cir- Weever, who also serves as Research Director Become an IWPR Member ...... 7 cumstances, challenges, and experiences that at the National Council for Negro Women, and impact their lives. By pairing an analysis of was commissioned by the (Cont’d on p. 3) WINTER/SPRING 2009 IWPR BOARD OF DIRECTORS President’s Message Martha Darling, Chair Lenora Cole, Vice Chair Members of Congress are asking both for Esmeralda O. Lyn, Treasurer new policy ideas and the latest research re- Cynthia Lloyd, Secretary sults to help them make the case for legisla- Bill Baer Mariam K. Chamberlain tion they already have in the hopper. Daisy Chin-Lor Everyone wants the definitive comprehensive Bob Corti overview of just how women are faring in It’s great to be back at IWPR, especially in Ellen Delany today’s economy. “We hear a lot about men’s Holly Fechner this very busy season! Talk about hitting the job loss,” said one Member to me recently, Irasema Garza ground running! The combination of a new Lynn Gitlitz “and we know this must mean women are administration and a congress with majorities David A. Goslin working even harder, but how can we prove of the same party means lots of legislative ac- Carol Greene it?” “Pay equity,” said one Senator recently, Yvonne Jackson tivity for us to be involved in through provid- “we’ve not heard enough about that lately but Susan Meade ing information. Plus the intense focus on the Emily van Agtmael we still don’t have it, what can we do?” Sheila W. Wellington economy and domestic policy issues (where our strength and experience lie) mean our ex- How and what indeed. This is the work of STAFF IWPR day in and day out, sorting through nitty- Heidi Hartmann, Ph.D., President pertise is in great demand. Reporters call us even more frequently needing comment. The gritty data to come up with answers to press- Research ing questions of how much, what, and when, Barbara Gault, Ph.D., Executive Director new administration is eager for our input—for and Vice President one example, women leaders met with the and also keeping track of the latest research, in- Ariane Hegewisch, Study Director Vice President’s staff to discuss women and cluding our own, that can answer the questions Erica Williams, Study Director green jobs prior to the Task Force session in of what to do about the problems identified. Jane Henrici, Ph.D., Consulting Study Director One of our studies coming to completion soon Cynthia Hess, Ph.D., Consulting Study Director Philadelphia at the end of February. That Kevin Miller, Ph.D., Research Associate meeting followed numerous opportunities will shed light on the effectiveness of consent Angela Carlberg, Research Assistant during the transition to comment on all as- decrees in employment discrimination cases Claudia Williams, Research Assistant pects of the stimulus package—not all our and which remedies work best. We’re tracking Robin Farabee-Siers, Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellow the employment and job loss of women in this Allison Helmuth, Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellow ideas bore fruit, but a few did! I was fortunate to be invited to the White recession monthly thanks to our leadership, and Administration the support of friends in Congress, in a fight a Ashley English, Special Assistant to the President House for the Fiscal Responsibility Summit Anne Kuh, Consulting Accountant (also referred to as the entitlement summit); few years ago to keep the “women worker” Janet Mullen, Bookkeeper at the end of the day, the President called on question in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Communications and Development me and I commented that the Social Security monthly survey of establishment payrolls. Ryan Koch, Director of Development break-out group developed a strong consen- We continue to conduct research that can Elisabeth Crum, Communications illuminate the need for legislation at the fed- & Outreach Coordinator sus that benefits would have to be increased Azundai Chatman, Communications for vulnerable groups in order to avoid in- eral and state levels and that will help count- & Development Fellow creases in poverty. I was pleased to be able to less women and men better combine work Newsletter Editors get that message out there and had actually and family—the proposed federal Healthy Elisabeth Crum leafleted all the summit participants as they Families Act and various state paid sick days Lara Hinz filed into the confab with a few revealing bills that will make it possible for workers to AFFILIATED RESEARCHERS facts about women. Quite a few of you saw get paid time off to take care of their own or Cynthia Deitch, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate this Q&A on C-SPAN. family members’ illnesses; the federal family Cynthia Harrison, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate leave insurance bill that will provide grants Avis Jones-DeWeever, Ph.D., Affiliated Scholar A less hard-working, more celebratory Sunhwa Lee, Ph.D., Senior Consulting Researcher event was the signing of the Lilly Ledbetter for states to begin paid family care leave pro- Lois Shaw, Ph.D., Senior Consulting Economist Fair Pay Restoration Act on January 29, a few grams, as well as various state-initiated ef- weeks before the summit. I had an opportu- forts to expand such programs; and the Institute for Women’s Policy Research expansion of the federal Family and Medical 1707 L Street NW, Suite 750 nity to meet the President and the First Lady, Leave Act to include leave for school meet- Washington, DC 20036 as well as Lilly Ledbetter. It was truly Tel: 202/785-5100 thrilling to be at the White House for that oc- ings and regular medical appointments and to Fax: 202/833-4362 casion. C-SPAN again shows me at the end cover workers employed by smaller firms. www.iwpr.org of the signing in discussion with the Presi- What did I do on my six-month sabbati- dent. Apparently quite a few IWPR support- cal? I surprised myself by doing remarkably IWPR, an independent, non-profit, scientific ers watch C-SPAN at all hours. Now that the little, at least by my standards. I thank every- research organization, works in affiliation White House has announced the formation of one at IWPR for helping me take that time with the graduate programs in public policy & women’s studies at the Council on Women and Girls, we look off, especially Dr. Barbara Gault, who ably The George Washington University. forward to working with that entity as well. served as Acting President.

page 2 Immigration Study (Cont’d from p. 1) particular needs and circumstances of women immigrants. IWPR’s gender-based assessment of the resources offered by congregations and other nonprofits begins to fill this research gap. To lay the groundwork for this assess- ment, IWPR will provide data analysis that ex- amines the basic demographics and economic Above: Press conference presenters status of women in our research sites, such as Dr. Barbara Gault, Executive Director and Vice immigrants’ countries of origin, citizenship IWPR Researching President at IWPR; Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever, status, sex, median age, and economic stand- Affiliated Scholar of IWPR; Cathy Williams, Remedies for Sex and ing (including earnings and poverty status by NYC high school student; Erica Hunt, President sex and family type). IWPR will also complete of the Twenty-First Century Foundation; Race Discrimination a literature review that explores the most press- and Kanyere Eaton, Executive Director of in Employment ing issues immigrant women face and the re- The Sister Fund sources available to them. By Megan Campbell A central goal of IWPR’s project is to doc- Black Girls in NYC The Institute for Women’s Policy Research, ument and analyze the specific forms of assis- along with the WAGE Project in Boston, Mas- (Cont’d from p. 1) tance offered by 100 religious and other sachusetts, is studying the effectiveness of con- not-for-profit organizations in each of our three Black Women for Black Girls Giving Circle of sent decrees in improving workplaces research sites. With the help of three consulting the Twenty-First Century Foundation. following Title VII sex or race discrimination immigration specialists (Dr. Manuel Vásquez, The report found that poverty has an claims. A consent decree is a voluntary agree- The University of Florida; Dr. Cecilia Menjí- acute effect on the lives of Black girls. Ap- ment between two parties in a lawsuit that leads var, Arizona State University; and Dr. Lois proximately three-quarters of girls in the to an end in legal action without the defendant Lorentzen, The University of San Francisco), study live in low-income communities and admitting guilt. In the case of employment dis- IWPR has begun to locate religious congrega- households, and these economic conditions crimination litigation, the consent decrees often tions and nonprofits in these areas that serve create an environment that increases their ex- include individual relief in the form of mone- Latino/a immigrants. IWPR staff members will posure to violence, limits their educational tary payment for the employee(s) who claim conduct phone interviews with these organiza- opportunities, and frequently truncates their that they were discriminated against, and ‘in- tions that will elicit information about their childhood experience. junctive relief,’ changes in employment poli- work with, and on behalf of, immigrants; the Despite substantial challenges and hard- cies and practices designed to prevent results of these interviews will enable IWPR to ships, these girls demonstrate incredible discrimination from recurring at that work- select approximately 20 leaders of religious or- strength, resilience, and optimism. Faith, place. This might include supervisory training ganizations in each study site with whom to family, and racial identity were found to be on sexual harassment, new recruitment poli- conduct in-depth, in-person interviews. These protective factors in the lives of black girls in cies, or changes in performance evaluations or in-person interviews will provide more detailed the city and provide models for how they can overtime allocation. Consent decrees are mon- information about the nature and scope of their thrive. As a call to action, the report con- itored by the court for a specified period of services, programs, advocacy, and collabora- cludes with a number of policy and practice time, which averages two years in employment tions with other religious and secular groups. recommendations for improving the lives and cases. Funded by the Ford Foundation, the Based on our findings from the data life chances of Black girls within New York IWPR/WAGE study will catalogue and code analysis, literature review, and interviews, City and beyond. several hundred consent decrees to analyze the IWPR will produce a report that documents The press conference was followed by a type of organizational changes imposed in con- the work of religious congregations and faith- reception and panel discussion that attracted sent decrees and will include five qualitative based nonprofits in each site individually and policymakers, researchers, practitioners, ad- case studies to provide a more detailed picture draws broader comparisons among the three vocates and concerned citizens from across of the negotiation and implementation process regions. The report will also offer recom- the city of New York. Panelists discussed the and the effects of consent decrees once court mendations for policies, practices, and pro- report findings within the context of their supervision has expired. grams to improve the well-being of women own work with Black girls in the city and na- The final report, scheduled for release this immigrants in the United States. In doing so, tionally. Through this event, the Black year, will present findings regarding how the we hope that the report will increase public Women for Black Girls Giving Circle asked interests and resources of employers, em- awareness of the challenges that immigrant for broad community engagement in lifting ployee plaintiffs, the EEOC as a regulatory women face, help to build networks that will up the experiences and untold stories of agency, and the legal environment, as well as protect their rights and strengthen their re- Black girls in the city. The report received the specifics of the case shape the remedies sources, and contribute to current national, considerable local and national press, includ- imposed in consent decrees and their success state, and policy debates about immigration. ing coverage on National Public Radio. in creating systemic change.

page 3 New IWPR Report Maps Links Between Pioneering Paid Sick Feminist and Faith-Based Activism Days Research: A Justice—A Mapping Report, a Word of Appreciation study conducted by IWPR and ex- panded by Emory University, maps for Dr. Vicky Lovell and documents the intersection of By Claudia Williams and Kevin Miller, Ph.D. faith and feminism in activism, ac- Research on paid sick days is a newly ademia, and popular culture. emerging field. Despite its importance to pol- The study finds that, across the icy-makers and families, only a handful of re- nation, women in faith-based con- searchers examine the likely costs and benefits texts are creating new space and of providing employees with paid time off to infrastructure for women’s move- properly address health and care needs. ment-building. Some are working to make their academic discourse Dr. Vicky on religion and women more Lovell, former widely known to the general public Director of Em- while also developing a stronger ployment and relationship between women’s Work/Life Pro- studies and religious studies pro- grams at the Insti- grams. Other women in faith set- tute for Women’s tings are advocating on behalf of Policy Research, By Courtney McGuire women’s rights both within their congrega- was one of the Dr. Vicky Lovell, former In the United States, 75 percent of women tions and within their broader communities. few and a true pi- Director of Employment and who say that religion is an important part of Healers of Our Time calls for stronger links oneer in paid sick Work/Life Programs at IWPR their lives also say that they strongly support between religious and secular feminisms and days research. Dr. the idea of women’s full equality. This strong draws key conclusions to support such con- Lovell recently relocated to Sacramento, Cal- dedication to gender equality on the part of re- nections. The report also includes an exten- ifornia, and joined the California Budget Proj- ligious women moved the Sister Fund to com- sive guide to important faith and ect. Using government-collected data and mission a mapping study of women who work feminism-based organizations as well as peer-reviewed research literature, Dr. Lovell for gender justice within a faith-based frame- popular TV shows, movies, and books that showed that paid sick days policies offer sub- work. Healers of Our Time: Women, Faith, and present this intersection. stantial savings to employers by reducing turnover, minimizing absenteeism, and reduc- ing the spread of disease in the workplace. IWPR President, Dr. Heidi Hartmann, Participates These studies have been pivotal in securing in Events with the New Administration support for paid sick days policies across the nation and raising the visibility of the issue, catapulting it into national and even last year’s presidential debates. Her rigorous analyses contributed greatly to paid sick days advocacy and campaigns that led to paid sick days leg- islation in San Francisco, Washington, DC, and Milwaukee, advancing the lives of women and low-income workers in concrete ways. During the last ten years, Dr. Lovell’s re- search not only advanced understanding of and advocacy for paid sick days, but also women’s employment and economic security more gen- erally through her work on women’s wages and job opportunities, pay equity, family and med- ical leave, and unemployment insurance. Her research has reached a wide range of people, from local, state, and federal policymakers to advocates, workers, families, and business owners. Although we were sad to see Dr. Lovell (Left to right) Dr. Heidi Hartmann, President of IWPR speaks with Secretary of Labor, Hilda Solis leave IWPR, we wish her the best in her com- after her swearing-in ceremony on March 13, 2009 ing endeavors, and will do our best to continue

page 4 her lasting legacy of employment and job qual- ity research to advance new policies. We are sincerely grateful for her vision, enthusiasm, and tireless efforts during her time at IWPR.

Low-Income Women and Health Coverage By Jane Henrici, Ph.D. “Women, Poverty and Health Cover- age,” a new IWPR policy brief, provides a summary of findings and conclusions about health coverage and care among low-income families in the United States, primarily headed by women. The research summarized is from “Welfare, Children, and Families: A Three-City Study,” as ex- amined in the book Poor Families in Amer- ica’s Health Care Crisis: How the Other Low-Income Families Empowerment Through Education (LIFETIME) parent leader, Tina Howerton, Half Pays by Ronald Angel, Laura Lein, and her daughter Michaela and Jane Henrici (New York: Cambridge University Press, 2006). The IWPR brief IWPR Research on Improving College describes the study’s methodologies and Access and Success for Single Mothers health coverage findings; key issues re- vealed by the data analysis; policy trends By Kevin Miller, Ph.D. is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foun- in medical coverage; and recommenda- The Institute for Women’s Policy Research dation as part of their new initiative to improve tions that appear in the book. The authors (IWPR) is conducting a study designed to il- postsecondary education access and success of the brief are IWPR Study Director Jane luminate policies and practices that help low- for low-income young adults. IWPR’s research Henrici, Ph.D., with Ronald J. Angel, income, young-adult single mothers obtain and reports will inform the Gates Foundation’s Ph.D., Laura Lein, Ph.D., with IWPR post-secondary degrees. The project—consist- campaign to double the number of low-income Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellow Robin ing of a review of federal and state policies, an students in the United States who earn a post- Farabee-Siers and Research Assistant An- analysis of promising practices on college secondary degree by age 26—a key strategy in gela Carlberg. campuses, and an assessment of child care helping single mothers and other low-income needs and programs serving student parents— young adults obtain living wage jobs. The Three-City Survey found that Mexican American women were worst off in terms of health care and coverage. In IWPR General and Project Support addition, families of Mexican origin were IWPR’s research, education, and outreach for support of our paid leave and work/family far less likely to have health care coverage activities are funded and supported primarily research; the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the than any other racial or ethnic group, in- by foundations, organizations, corporations, Annie E. Casey Foundation for IWPR’s work cluding other Latino and Latin Americans. and individuals. The Institute is grateful for the on early care and education ; the Black Women Almost half of the Mexican-origin fami- support of the following foundations: the Ford for Black Girls Giving Circle of the 21st Cen- lies in the study had a family member who Foundation for IWPR’s work on sex and race tury Foundation for research on the challenges was not covered. The study showed that a discrimination in the workplace, paid family and resilience of black girls in New York City; number of administrative barriers often leave and job quality, immigration and religion, the World Bank and the United Kingdom make it extremely difficult for women to and older women’s economic security; the Bill Equality and Human Rights Commission for maintain enrollment in public health care & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Social our international work on flexible work and programs. In addition, the stigma within Science Research Council for work on the sta- family friendly leave policies; the Canadian In- dominant U.S. culture against receiving tus of women and families in the Gulf Coast af- ternational Development Agency and IFES for public assistance prevents some families fected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita; the Bill IWPR’s work on the Status of Women in the from accessing the help they need. Ac- & Melinda Gates Foundation for IWPR’s work Middle East and North Africa; the Sunrise cording to the policy brief, guaranteed to promote higher education access for low-in- Foundation for increasing IWPR’s visibility; health care coverage is the most promis- come single mothers; the Annie E. Casey Foun- and the Ford Foundation, the Stewart R. Mott ing policy solution for low-income women dation for IWPR’swork on job quality; the DC Charitable Trust, the Spencer Foundation, New and families who face substandard health Employment Justice Center, the Rockefeller Directions Foundation, and the Fannie & care and its developmental, social, and Family Fund, the Public Welfare Foundation, Stephen Kahn Charitable Foundation for gen- medical consequences. Women Employed, and the Kellogg Foundation eral support.

page 5 based on analyses of these and follow-up Gulf Coast Women and Policy Research interviews slated for 2010, will be released By Jane Henrici, Ph.D. becoming catastrophes again for economically in 2011. In its research following Hurricanes Kat- vulnerable women. In the course of this project on the “Dou- rina, Rita, Gustav, and Ike, IWPR has found In 2008 IWPR began investigating the es- bly Displaced,” many of the women inter- that many women along the Gulf Coast con- pecially marginal conditions of women dis- viewed say they feel ignored, want their tinue to encounter basic survival needs for their placed from government-owned housing in stories heard, and are eager to see something families and themselves. After Katrina and New Orleans, with funding from the Bill & done to improve their situations and the cir- Rita, hurricanes continue to hit the region each Melinda Gates Foundation, through the So- cumstances of others who might face similar year; and each year, the response and situation cial Science Research Council. In February, situations. Advocates in the region have also worsens for poorer families and their commu- 2009, Study Director Jane Henrici, Ph.D., and spoken of the need to convene, connect, and nities. There continues to be a need to improve Research Assistant Angela Carlberg com- strategize on women-centered collaborative the local, regional, and national approach to in- pleted the last of 185 in-depth, ethnographic approaches to rebuilding the region. IWPR frastructure planning and economic develop- interviews with women in New Orleans, hopes to partner with other organizations to ment to prevent such emergencies from Baton Rouge, and Houston. The final report, hold such a convening in the future.

Making News on Women and the Economy Women, Poverty, and Media Highlights Health Coverage ❚

The New York Times quoted Dr. Heidi Hartmann on the recession and its New Releases April 2009, Research-in-Brief, impact on women. available at iwpr.org ❚ CNN.com quoted Dr. Barbara Gault on women, economic security, and stress. ❚ Fox 5 News aired an interview with Dr. Heidi Hartmann on the passage of Black Girls in New York City: the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. Untold Strength and ❚ ABC’s Good Morning America cited IWPR’s July 10, 2008, press release Resilience on pay equity, “Improving Pay Equity Would Mean Great Gains for Women.” March 2009, IWPR No. R344 ❚ ABC News, Feministing.com, and many local outlets cited IWPR’s wage Report, 57 pages, available at gap fact sheet. iwpr.org ❚ The Washington Post quoted Dr. Heidi Hartmann on the gender wage gap. Valuing Good Health in ❚ The Wall Street Journal quoted Dr. Heidi Hartmann on a legal settlement to Massachusetts: The Costs increase nurse wages. and Benefits of Paid Sick Days February 2009, IWPR No. B268 Status of Women in the States Report, 25 pages, available at iwpr.org ❚ Newsday, The Associate Press, Reuters, MSN Money, Crain’s New York Business, and WBAI Pacifica Radio (NY) cited the Economic Status of Paid Sick Days in Massachusetts: Women in New York State. Containing Health Care Costs ❚ Tenessean.com and NewsChannel5.com cited IWPR’s 2003 Through Prevention and Timely report on the Status of Women in Tennessee as the inspiration for founding Treatment “All About Women,” which declared January 24 a day of ‘Free’dom for January 2009, IWPR No. B267 Middle Tennessee Women. Briefing Paper, 6 pages, available ❚ The Washington Post cited IWPR’s data tables on the economic status of at iwpr.org women of color. Healers of Our Time: Women Faith Work and Family and Justice, A Mapping Report October 2008 ❚ The Boston Globe, Business Week, The Chicago Tribune, and The Report, published by the Sister Fund, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, cited IWPR paid sick leave statistics. 92 pages, available at iwpr.org ❚ The New York Times printed Dr. Kevin Miller’s letter to the editor on the transportation needs of low-income women. Women and the Elections ❚ The Detroit Free Press quoted Erica Williams, Study Director, on the slow visit iwpr.org progress women are making toward winning more public offices. for IWPR’s latest ❚ Marketwatch (Wall Street Journal Blog) and The Associated Press carried IWPR’s press release announcing that 8 million more women than men voted press releases and for Barack Obama. publications

page 6 Gifts of Tribute IWPR Member Spotlight: Dana Campbell Saylor IWPR supporters often pay tribute to nity to influence policy and funding decisions mportant people in their lives with special on a state level, but also had the chance to ful- gift designations. fill her personal goal of helping women “de- Over the last year, the following individuals velop influence and strength in government.” gave a donation to IWPR in honor of Ms. Campbell Saylor describes her transi- Dr. Mariam K. Chamberlain: tion from government to non-profit work as ❚ Ellen Delany “extremely rewarding.” Whereas the priorities ❚ Mary Rubin of the Arizona Governor’s office changed with ❚ Colette Shulman each administration, Ms. Campbell Saylor now ❚ Katrina vanden Heuvel finds herself in a position to focus specifically The following members donated to on the goals and mission that guide the YWCA, IWPR in honor of or in memory of including the commitment to “empowering a significant person: women and eliminating discrimination.” ❚ Frederic and Nancy Brown donated in Dana Campbell-Saylor Ms. Campbell Saylor believes that in the honor of Sophia Gault-Brown. coming years, some of the most significant ❚ Susan Martin donated in honor of By Amanda Huminski objectives of American women’s organiza- Harriette Ehrlich. Dana Campbell Saylor is a long-time sup- tions will be to attain wage equity, afford- ❚ Rebecca Crum donated in honor of porter of the Institute for Women’s Policy Re- able education and healthcare, and high Elisabeth Crum. search whose commitment to equality and quality, affordable childcare. Ms. Campbell ❚ public service developed at a young age. Her Saylor’s support for IWPR stems from her Dr. Cheryl Lehman donated in honor grandmother’s feminist values and her father’s conviction that “statistics, sound research, of Lillian Shoulson. ❚ sacrifices for his country left Ms. Campbell and careful assessments have a tremendous Shyamala Raman donated in honor Saylor with a life-long dedication to serving impact on women’s lives.” She believes that of Dr. Judith Perkins. her community. “IWPR’s good research and statistical work, ❚ Dr. Anne L. Draznin donated Ms. Campbell Saylor worked for four Ari- state by state, and distribution of such to all in memory of Maggie Kampelman. zona Governors in the Governor’s Division supporting organizations assists them to do ❚ Dr. Martha T. Mednick donated in for Women and today serves as the CEO of their best work individually and collec- memory of Sandra Tangri. the YWCA of Maricopa County in Phoenix, tively.” We would like to thank Ms. Camp- ❚ John Varick Wells donated in memory Arizona. While working with the Arizona bell Saylor for her encouraging words and of Mary Brewster Wells. Government, she not only had the opportu- continued support. ❚ Sheila Wellington donated in memory of Ron Foster. If you would like to designate an IWPR donation In honor or In memory of someone special, please contact Elisabeth Crum via email at [email protected] or (202) 785-5100 ext. 24. Become a Member of IWPR Support accurate, timely research on women by becoming a member of IWPR today! The Institute's Membership program is an infor- mation network that provides a vehicle for publicizing and disseminating research find- ings, serving as a liaison among and between policy makers, advocates, researchers, and others concerned with policy issues that af- fect women. Benefits vary by membership level and include IWPR’s newsletter, free re- search reports and other publications, dis- counts for IWPR’s conferences, access to IWPR’s Research News Reporter Online, and more! For more information, visit Dr. Hartmann makes remarks at the White House Fiscal Responsibility Summit on February 23, 2009 http://www.iwpr.org/About/Membership.htm

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