Members at Work
Learn about what our members are doing for women and men across the country. We are a rich mix of individuals with life experience, community connections, professional skills, policy roles, and research experience. Let others know what you are doing by sharing any and all information about your gender-related work in the United States around hazards and disasters. Please send your posts and updates for sharing directly to usgdra@gmail.com.
Advocacy
Jacqueline Patterson and Beth Bee traveled to Durban, South Africa, to raise the visibility of gender in the 2011 round of global climate change negotiations.
Community Work
Elaine Enarson enjoyed a stint as visiting scholar in the African Centre for Disaster Studies at North-West University, Potchefstroom South Africa. A highlight was her work with Kylah Forbes-Briggs who conceived and manages The GIRRL Project (Girls in Risk Reduction Leadership).
Robin Cox–DHS Anti-Human Trafficking conference call for Faith-based and Neighborhood Organizations
- Conference Notes
- DHS Anti-Human Trafficking information pamphlet
- DHS Blue Campaign "Coffee Break" Training flyer
We would love to hear about what you are doing. Please send us a brief description, photos, reports, or poetry about what you saw, felt and did during the following:
- Community events
- Trainings
- Deployment
Please email these materials to usgdra@gmail.com for posting.
Presentations
Classroom presentations and trainings (Please send us your materials for sharing)
Lovekamp, William (forthcoming)
Tobin-Gurley, Jennifer 2010. "Hurricane Katrina: Displaced Single Mothers, Resource Acquisition, and Downward Mobility."
Conference talks (Please send us your materials for sharing)
Enarson, Elaine. 2011. "Disaster-Related Domestic Violence & Trafficking : Beginning the Dialogue." The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Conference. Presentation Slides: IAEM-2011-final-enarson
Supplemental Materials:
Addressing Violence Against Women in Disaster Contexts
Does Violence Against Women Increase in Disasters?
Post-Disaster Housing & Relocation Issues Facing Battered Women
Selected Readings: Violence Against Women in U.S. and Canadian Disasters
Patterson, Jacqueline. 2011. "One world, one movement: Remarks by Jacqueline Patterson in a tribute to Wangari Maathai." Video: 40th NAACP Image Awards
Publications
(Please send us a pdf or link to usgdra@gmail.com)
Volunteering for the GDRA!
"I have been so fortunate to be connected to the GDRA team. As part of the steering committee I have worked with brilliant researchers and practitioners in the development of this effort. GDRA has also been a great partner for Mahila Partnership in our disaster resilience work with communities in the US. " - Angela Devlen, Mahila Partnership Tampa, FL
"What a treat it is to work with wonderful GDRA volunteers who so generously share their time, passion and ideas–huge thanks to you all!" – Elaine Enarson, Lyons Colorado
"Volunteering for the GDRA as a member of the steering committee, organizing and participating in workshops, and giving talks on behalf of the GDRA has been immensely rewarding. I am also grateful for the lasting relationships that I have built with Allies such as the Mahila Partnership, which provide me with opportunities to contribute to the empowerment of women and children in local communities across the U.S." – Bill Lovekamp, Eastern Illinois University
"Through my volunteer role as a co-chair for the student paper competition (2010 and 2011), I have gained professional benefits such as the opportunity to network, seek out mentorship, and explore my academic interests. In addition, my volunteer efforts have granted me a leadership role within the gender and disaster community. I urge practitioners and academics to become active members and share their strengths with GDRA." – Adelle Monteblanco, CU Boulder
"GDRA has helped me connect with academics and practitioners working in the fields of gender-based violence, gender and disasters, and women's issues in emergency medical relief. I have not only formed working research-based relationships, but friendships and cooperative partnerships with many of the GDRA members." – Roxane Richter, President-World Missions Possible Houston, TX
“Volunteering for USGDRA has been a fun and rewarding experience. It has provided me the opportunity to work with some amazing people, build my knowledge about website management, and stay connected with the disaster community. I highly recommend volunteering to graduate students and anyone else who wants to further their career or learn more about gender and disasters.” – Jennifer Tobin-Gurley, Colorado State University
Learn how YOU can get involved by visiting our volunteer page!
