Advancing Women’s Economic Security and Equity at Work
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
In-person
Woman’s National Democratic Club
1526 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Join the Washington, D.C. chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Association (DC LERA) and the Woman’s National Democratic Club (WNDC) for a co-sponsored evening where Ariane Hegewisch, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, will lead a conversation about policies and priorities for advancing women’s economic security and equity at work. Samantha Sanders, EPI’s Director of Government Affairs & Advocacy, will join her.
The event will be held at the historic Whittemore House, home of the Woman’s National Democratic Club, located just off Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C. Built in 1893, this elegant mansion offers a distinctive setting that combines historic charm with modern hospitality. With its beautifully appointed interiors and rich history, the Whittemore House has become a sought-after venue for receptions, private gatherings, and events that bring together leaders from the worlds of politics, public policy, and civic engagement.
Speakers
Arianne Hegewisch is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), where she has worked since 2008. Her research focuses on gender and racial wage gaps, workplace discrimination, occupational segregation, workforce development, and work-family policies. Previously, she held academic and policy positions in the United States and United Kingdom, including at UC Law San Francisco and Cranfield School of Management. She holds degrees from the London School of Economics and the University of Sussex. Ariane is a member of the National Academy of Social Insurance, has served on a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission task force, and participates in national initiatives advancing workplace equity. She has been involved in the labor and employment relations community for decades and is a longtime member of LERA.
Samantha Sanders is EPI’s Director of Government Affairs & Advocacy. She communicates EPI research to federal policymakers and advocates for policies that improve workers’ lives and fight economic inequality. Sam’s policy and coalition work covers labor standards and job quality, unions and collective bargaining, wages, federal tax and budget, technology and workers, and many other economic issues. Before rejoining EPI in 2022, Sam worked at More Perfect Union, a nonprofit media advocacy organization that covers labor, worker power, and the economy. Sanders also worked on the Groundwork Collaborative team, designing programs and policy-informed messaging to advance a strong progressive narrative on the economy. She also served as a policy advisor in the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) during the Obama administration.
Registration and Cost
Tickets are $20 for members, $25 for non-members, and $15 for students. To register, please submit your booking below.
Your ticket covers the cost of dinner catered by the Woman’s National Democratic Club’s top-shelf in-house catering team
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