Practical Ways to Reduce Poverty & Empower Workers in Low-Income Countries

Wed Oct 30 2024 at 05:00 pm to 06:30 pm UTC-04:00

Mary Graydon Center, Room 307 | Washington

School of International Service
Publisher/HostSchool of International Service
Practical Ways to Reduce Poverty & Empower Workers in Low-Income Countries
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Join the Department of Politics, Governance, and Economics for a conversation with Thea Lee, Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs
About this Event

Join the Department of Politics, Governance, and Economics at the School of International Service, American University, for a conversation with Thea Lee, Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs.


Speaker: Ms. Thea Lee, Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs, U.S. Department of Labor

Date: October 30

Time: 5:00-6:30pm

Location: American University Main Campus, Mary Graydon Center (MGC), 307

Format:

20 minute presentation by Ms. Lee, followed by a fireside chat with Dr. Stephen Silvia and Ms. Judy Gearhart professors at the School of International Service, featuring Q&A on Ms. Lee's work and advice for students interested in social justice careers.

Audience Q&A

About the Talk:

Ms. Thea Lee, a leading voice in worker rights and international development, will discuss practical strategies for tackling poverty and empowering workers in low-income countries. Drawing on her extensive experience at the U.S. Department of Labor and her prior work with the AFL-CIO and Economic Policy Institute, Ms. Lee will explore actionable solutions that can create a more just and equitable global economy.

Who Should Attend:

This event is open the public.

Q&A:

The fireside chat will include a dedicated Q&A session where you can engage directly with Ms. Lee, Dr. Silvia, and Ms. Gearhart. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experts in the field and gain insights on how to pursue a career focused on social justice.

Additional Information:

  • Learn more about Ms.Thea Lee: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ilab/about-us/bio-lee
  • Learn more about Dr. Stephen Silvia: https://www.american.edu/sis/faculty/ssilvia.cfm
  • Learn more about Ms. Judy Gearhart: https://www.american.edu/sis/faculty/gearhart.cfm

Don't miss this chance to gain valuable knowledge from a distinguished leader in the field of international labor rights!

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mary Graydon Center, Room 307, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States

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