Barbara Comstock - Sine Institute Fellow 2022

SEMINAR SERIES

A Woman in the Arena

What challenges do women still face in the workplace and the world? In this seminar series, former Representative Comstock will discuss current and historical challenges for women in leadership and government service. Topics will include what it’s like to run for office, issues involving sexual discrimination or harassment, and women’s empowerment. We will also delve into the meaning of having role models, mentors, and best practices while making your path.

Dates & Times
- Monday, January 24 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) - virtual
EVENT RECORDING: https://youtu.be/ncaXGaHYu2g

- Monday, February 7 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) - virtual
GUEST SPEAKER: Annie Dickerson, Winning 4 Women
EVENT RECORDING: https://youtu.be/EK6f1x9fdE4

- Monday, March 14 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) - virtual
GUEST SPEAKER: Ruth Marcus, The Washington Post
EVENT RECORDING: https://youtu.be/sZaFE0fPf6k

- Monday, March 28 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) - virtual
GUEST SPEAKER: Senator Jennifer McClellan (D-VA 9th District)
EVENT RECORDING: https://youtu.be/COxZ00CmN1E

- Monday, April 4 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) - in-person
GUEST SPEAKERS
- Fatema Ahmadi, U.S. Institute for Peace Officer
- Lila Jafary, Member of the Afghan High Peace Council
- Sara Greengrass, Executive Director of the U.S. Afghan Women's Council
EVENT RECORDING: https://youtu.be/iCsdvnvMA1I

PLEASE NOTE:
The campus location for each these programs will be available closer to the event date. Upon check-in, AU Community will need to present an AUID. Non-AU guests will need to present identification and vaccination record card or a digital copy.
Additional information available at www.american.edu/sine-institute/2022-fellows.cfm.

About Barbara Comstock

Barbara Comstock has a lifetime of government service at the federal, state and local level, including her service as a Member of Congress, the Virginia General Assembly, the Justice Department, and as a Chief Counsel and senior aide in Congress. She has also worked at 2 law firms and started her own public affairs business. She also has worked on numerous campaigns and conventions in her lifetime of political involvement.

Barbara was named one of the "Top Ten Most Effective Lawmakers" in the 115th Congress by the Center for Effective Lawmaking, a joint effort of the University of Virginia and Vanderbilt University. Barbara currently is a senior adviser at Baker Donelson, where she focuses her work on tech issues, and she also serves as a political commentator as an ABC News political contributor, as well as on CNN, PBS, and MSNBC. She serves on the Boards of Vivint Home Security and Trustar Bank. She is a mother of 3 and grandmother of 6 and lives in McLean with her husband, Chip, a lifelong high school educator and administrator.