by Stephenie Foster | Aug 18, 2018 | Featured Posts, In the News, Interviews, Regions
By: Stephenie Foster, Rachel MacKnight and Mary Sue Bissell People-to-people exchanges are more important than ever before in these times of global transition and turbulence. They are a proven public diplomacy tool. Studies show that exposure to other cultures fosters...
by Stephenie Foster | Aug 17, 2018 | Cross-Listed/Archives, Featured Posts, In the News, Interviews, Women & Business, Women & Leadership, Women & Politics, Women & Technology
GREAT conversation – here’s a link to the podcast. Many thanks to Biana Kovic and Armed Radio for hosting.
by Stephenie Foster | May 21, 2018 | Featured Posts, In the News, Interviews, Women & Business, Women & Leadership, Women & Technology
When women’s participation in the labor force increases, GDP rises. When women start businesses, communities flourish. When women are promoted to senior management and appointed to corporate boards, companies do better. We ignore this compelling data at our peril....
by Stephenie Foster | Jul 6, 2017 | Featured Posts, In the News, Interviews, Women & Business, Women & Leadership, Women & Politics
From CEO Magazine, here’s a great recap of the vibrant discussion that occurred at the Global Female Leaders Summit in Berlin. Again, so wonderful to be a part of this event, and the conversation, and to be quoted in the article. ...
by Stephenie Foster | Jun 19, 2017 | Featured Posts, In the News, Interviews, Women & Business
Dear Tim Cook, We’ve never met. I am a partner at Smash Strategies, a firm focused on advancing progress for women and girls. I recently left the U.S. Department of State, where I served in the Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues. I read your recent interview...
by Stephenie Foster | Jun 9, 2017 | Interviews
Over fifty percent of peace agreements fail within 5 years. But when women participate, agreements last anywhere from two to 15 years longer. Planning for women’s substantive engagement is fundamental to conflict resolution, mitigation and prevention. National Action...
