February 06, 2020

Mastering JEDI

February 06, 2020/ Carmera Thomas-Wilhite

DEIJ, JEDI, REDI; by now you may have heard these acronyms for the buzzwords diversity, racial equity, inclusion and justice. Many nonprofits and organizations in the environmental sector are shifting their internal cultures, declaring mission statements, and developing work plans to create more inclusive workplaces, prioritize environmental justice, and become more equitable partners in communities around the Chesapeake Bay watershed. On November 19, HerChesapeake hosted a panel discussion around these issues.

July 24, 2017

Coastal Connections

July 24, 2017/ HerChesapeake

Change is always a good opportunity for reflection. Leaving a place that you have lived, worked, and loved for four years is definitely a change! I reflected often (both intentionally and unintentionally) leading up to my departure from the Chesapeake Bay region.

March 06, 2017

Setting Up the Ladder

March 06, 2017/ Lauren Taneyhill

A letter to the Feminists and the Intersectionalists, the Woke and the Open Minded, the Experience-Disclosers and the Forward Thinkers, the Skill-Seekers and the Talent-Sharers, the Nasty Women and the Warren-ites and the This-Is-Not-Normal-izers, the Marchers and the Congress Callers and the Internet Activists: Thank you.

January 26, 2017

Changing What You Cannot Accept

January 26, 2017/ HerChesapeake

On January 21, I joined almost half a million people in D.C. for the Women’s March on Washington. Among the many fantastic speeches, poems, and songs promoting support and solidarity, one message struck me more than I expected: do something. It seems obvious enough, right? "Actions speak louder than words." Showing up to the march was a start, but that’s just it, it’s a start.

January 26, 2017

How Far We've Come

January 26, 2017/ Lauren Taneyhill

Last July, I stopped Stephanie on our office stairwell for a fly-by mention of a recurring idea that, in six short months, has brought HerChesapeake to where it is today. By confiding in friends over drinks about a concept for change, I was met with encouragement that lifted me up from my own doubts of leadership and ability, and enabled us to take steps together to do something real and impactful.

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