Series Resources
Below is the full list of books, articles, organizations and other resources panelists and attendees shared over the course of the series. Series Partners BWISE Chicago Tech Academy i.c.stars Articles/Reports…
Perspectives
PART 5: SHINING THE LIGHT ON INVISIBLE TALENT
December 8th Thank you to all who joined ARA’s “Shining the Light on Invisible Talent,” the final installment of our five-part Allyship, Advocacy and Taking Action series, produced in partnership…
PART 4: BREAKING THROUGH POVERTY LINES THROUGH EDUCATION & JOB CREATION RECAP
November 10th In the fourth event of our “Allyship, Advocacy and Taking Action” series, our panel of experts challenged listeners to rethink the essential economic role education, training opportunities, jobs,…
PART 3: CHANGE STARTS AT HOME RECAP
October 13th The World Economic Forum predicts full economic parity is 257 years away (roughly 8 generations!), and that was before COVID. At ARA, we say that’s far too long.…
PART 2: STRUCTURAL RACISM EXAMINED RECAP
September 15th During the discussion, our panel of experts explored how institutional racism shapes lives from childhood to adulthood in the United States, discussing where structural racism thrives in America’s…
The Hope Needs You
Recap and Celebration of our 1st Allyship, Advocacy & Taking Action Event “The hope needs you.” Those are the moving words that helped bring to conclusion the first in ARA’s…
Are Your Key Habits and Behaviors Holding You Back: Event Recap
Nail biting. Skipping breakfast. Not getting enough sleep. We all have our own habits – good and bad. But what if some of your work-related habits are holding you back…
Allyship In Action: Event Recap
To say that 2020 has been a challenging year would be an understatement for many. While every corner of the world is being affected by COVID-19, Americans are facing…
5-Minute Lightning Talk on Career Failure
ARA Co-Founder and McCann Partners’ CEO Megan McCann presented a five-minute lightning talk to a crowd of 200+ during a recent Women in Tech breakfast hosted by General Assembly. Each of five…
In Her Own Words: Brooke Steger, Uber
Brooke Steger, General Manager, Uber Inc It’s been said that if you find a path with no obstacles, it’s probably not worth walking down. Brooke Steger, a passionate thought leader in…