HerStory

Episode 4 of HerStory features Irvine City Councilmember Melinda Liu. In this episode, Councilmember Liu shares her journey of immigrating to the United States from Taiwan as a teenager to pursuing a career in law and public service. She reflects on how her identity as an Asian-American and as a mother have shaped her leadership, the importance of youth involvement in local government, as well as her commitment to supporting Irvine’s families and seniors. Tune in for a conversation about identity, representation, and making a difference close to home!

For April, which is sexual assault awareness month, episode 3 of HerStory features Shael Norris, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of SafeBAE, and Aela Mansmann, the Co-Chair of SafeBAE. SafeBAE is a survivor-founded, youth-led organization dedicated to creating communities where safety and consent come first. In this episode, Shael and Aela talk about what got them involved with SafeBAE & why it was founded, why a youth-perspective is essential, and what actions schools and communities should take to address common misconceptions. Listen for an insight into the journey of SafeBAE, starting in 2015, to becoming a successful youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to ending sexual violence.

Episode 2 of HerStory features Uttara Sampath, Test Design Lead at Apple. In this episode, Utttara discusses her cultural, social, and racial identities and how she has preserved them since immigrating from India to the United States. She also shares how her desire to become a journalist shifted to a more STEM-oriented career and how that transition has shaped her life. Most importantly, she discusses how her experience as a woman in a male-dominated field has shaped her identity and shares her experiences and advice for other women who aspire to be like her. Tune in for an inspiring view of her journey and the experiences that have shaped her success!

Episode 1 of HerStory with Professor Guanglan Zhang, Chair of the Computer Science Department at Boston University Metropolitan College. In this episode, Dr. Zhang tells us about her immigrant story, her culture, her identity, and especially about how being a woman has affected her experience in a male - dominated field. Lastly, she also gives some advice to other women who strive to be like her! Come listen for an insightful look into a successful woman's life and journey.