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6.3 Activism and Evaluation with Bahar Akman

Episode Summary

In this week's episode, guest expert, Bahar Akman, Managing Director at the Hildreth Institute in Boston, Massachusetts, joins us to talk about about centering social equality and activism in her work and her journey in founding her own consulting business. Feel free to share your thoughts and responses with us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook and tag us @university_of_venus on IG and @UVenus on Twitter or post it on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/UVenus/ and we will share, retweet, and amplify! Find University of Venus on Instagram @university_of_venus , Twitter @UVenus , and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/UVenus/

Episode Notes

Topics Discussed in this Episode:

• The challenges and rewards of centering activism for social equality in your professional life. 
• Bahar's personal and professional journey across multiple countries and continents. 
• Founding a consultancy partnership offering evaluation and research support to nonprofit organizations. 
• Recommendations for those interested in consulting as a side hustle or full-time job.

Resources Discussed in this Episode:

• Bahar at the Hildreth Institute
• Bahar on Twitter
• Equity in Higher Education: A Promise Unfulfilled But Still Achievable

Music Credits: Magic by Six Umbrellas

Sound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia