by Stephenie Foster | Jun 30, 2015 | Women in Leadership, Women in Politics
Here’s my most recent blog post on a critical topic A Day to Galvanize Action on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, US Department of State Dip Note blog, June 30, 2015 (with my great colleague Blake Peterson. Please read and share.
by Stephenie Foster | Mar 14, 2015 | Women in Leadership
So enjoyed speaking on this panel on how to ensure that development takes women and girls into account. The title says it all — “Does 1+1=3?: The Integration Hypothesis.” In short, can those working in various development fields create bigger change by...
by Stephenie Foster | May 25, 2014 | Book Reviews, Women in Leadership
I just finished this amazing – and inspiring – autobiography of Dr. Hawa Abdi and her work in Somalia. I’ve heard Dr. Abdi speak several times, and met one of her courageous daughters, Dr. Deqo Abdi. But, the book provides so much more insight than...
by Stephenie Foster | Mar 22, 2014 | Elections, Women in Leadership, Women in Politics
Privileged to be interviewed by IFES for my work: IFES Alum Continues to Empower Women Around the World You are currently a Senior Policy Advisor to the U.S. State Department’s Office of Global Women’s Issues. What does this work entail? Overall, the Secretary’s...
by Stephenie Foster | Feb 1, 2014 | Women in Leadership, Women in Politics
Honored to have been a part of this important panel at the Woodrow Wilson Center on women’s participation: “Arab Spring or Arab Autumn: Women’s Political Participation in the Arab Uprisings and Beyond.”
by Stephenie Foster | Nov 21, 2013 | Women in Leadership
I am usually the interviewer or moderator, but I was honored to be on Steven Roy Goodman’s television program, “Higher Education Today” to talk about the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF). The other guest was my friend Leslie Schweitzer who...
by Stephenie Foster | Nov 17, 2013 | Women in Leadership, Women in Politics
It isn’t the first time I have heard Secretary Kerry talk about the importance of women to Afghanistan’s future – but it might have been in the most beautiful venue, Gaston Hall at Georgetown University. Secretary Kerry joined former Secretary Clinton, former First...
by Stephenie Foster | Oct 23, 2013 | Book Reviews, Women in Business, Women in Leadership
Here is my Huffington Post review of Martha Johnson’s new book, On My Watch: Leadership, Innovation & Personal Resilience. A great read for anyone who is interested in how leaders at every level of an organization can think about innovation, transparency,...
by Stephenie Foster | Oct 17, 2013 | Book Reviews, Women in Business, Women in Leadership
Here’s the latest, with some things I took away from Sheryl Sandberg’s book, Lean In. I found it to be a conversation starter.
by Stephenie Foster | Aug 10, 2013 | Women in Leadership
As my time in Kabul comes to a close, I have such mixed feelings and it’s hard for me to capture my feelings precisely. I am excited to go home, of course, but also sad to leave friends and colleagues, both Afghan and ex-pat, who have meant so much to me here. ...
by Stephenie Foster | Jun 28, 2013 | Book Reviews, Women in Business, Women in Leadership
My first iBook is out! This iBook – focusing on women’s business advocacy – is another in my series of manuals designed to help women succeed in business, public life and advocacy, and my co-author is my great friend Lauren Supina. I hope you will take a look...
by Stephenie Foster | Apr 27, 2013 | Women in Leadership
Sometimes I think that all of the stories about Afghanistan have already been told. I’ve read so many books about life here – stories about life under the Taliban, traveling with the mujahadin, and interactions with Afghans in the near and far reaches of...
by Stephenie Foster | Apr 6, 2013 | Women in Business, Women in Leadership
I’m back in DC for a few weeks, and looking forward to seeing family and friends. I realize that I haven’t blogged in a bit, and here’s why. It’s been a busy month in Kabul, most importantly with Secretary Kerry’s visit and our ability, through his...
by Stephenie Foster | Feb 8, 2013 | Book Reviews, Women in Business, Women in Leadership, Women in Politics
I’m excited that the newly published Multimedia Encyclopedia of Women in Today’s World contains seven entries that I authored, including short biographic pieces on Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and Bahraini businesswoman...
by Stephenie Foster | Jan 15, 2013 | Women in Leadership
Technology is amazing. Last evening, I attended a video linkup with Christiane Amanpour and a group of about 12 women journalists and bloggers in Kabul. It was a remarkable exchange, as the women talked about the challenges facing them in their careers (the difficulty...
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