As part of the 2009 Women2Women Leadership Conference taking place at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, BOU co-founder Kathy Hubbard spoke with several exceptional panelists about how they are involved today in providing solutions to the issues that impact the status of women both locally and globally.
Kathy, who is a successful businesswomen and philanthropist, spoke about how vital it is that young women pursue their professional aspirations and constantly strive to improve their world. The five panelists, including Kathy, also took questions from young women in the audience and around the globe. Speaking about her own start in business, her struggle to maintain the delicate balance between family and professional life, and her belief that women have a unique role to play in fostering better ties between peoples around the world, Kathy gave advice to many ambitious young women looking to begin their journey. "QUOTE"
Kathy Hubbard co-founded Bridges of Understanding, a non-profit, non political organization devoted to supporting projects and efforts that foster better understanding between the American people and people of the Arab world, with the help of several prominent American and Jordanian professionals.
Bridges of Understanding aims to create spheres of influence among future opinion leaders, inspiring them to affect positive change and support initiatives that encourage better understanding, dialogue, and appreciation between peoples of different cultures. Bridges of Understanding organizes mission trips to Jordan and other parts of the world, supports various educational efforts, and facilitates the exchange of information. |
