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Women of Color Policy Network

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295 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10012-9604
Ph. (212) 998-7511
Fx. (212) 998-3890
http://wagner.nyu.edu/wocpn/ [1]
wagner.wocpn@nyu.edu [2]
[3]

The Women of Color Policy Network of the Roundtable of Institutions of People of Color was established in 2000 to incorporate the needs, narratives and insights of women of color in the formulation of social, economic and welfare policy.

The Women of Color Policy Network conducts research and collects data on policies impacting women of color in the areas of employment, poverty, welfare, incarceration and health; uses the data and information to help educate community-based groups to hold policy-makers more accountable; works with policy-makers to help provide them with data to improve their decision-making; and mentors future generations of young women of color to enter the public policy and advocacy arena.

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Principal Staff

C. Nicole Mason, Ph.D., Executive Director and Research Assistant Professor, Wagner, NYU
Ph. (212) 998-7511
E-mail: nicole.mason@nyu.edu

Carly Highsmith, Assistant Research Scientist-Programs
Ph. (212) 998-7561
E-mail: cah389@nyu.edu

Diana Salas, Research Fellow
Ph. (212) 998-7530
E-mail: diana.salas@nyu.edu

Areas of Expertise:

Awareness & Education [4], Disparities & Access [5], Employment & Unemployment [6], Disparities [7], Poverty [8], Safety Nets [9], Economic Development & Security [10], Equality, Diversity & Inclusion [11], Health, Reproductive Rights & Sexuality [12]

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Our Work

The Network conducts  original research  and collects data  on women and communities of color. Research generated at the Network is  used to help create informed public policies  at the local,state, and national levels. We also analyze  public policies  to determine the impact they will have  on individuals, families, and communities. Our research and  policy priority areas include  economic security [13],  health disparities [14],  leadership [15] and human rights [16].The goal of our research  and policy analysis is to increase access and relieve  disparities for women and communities of color.

In addition  to research and policy analysis, throughout the year, the Network hosts convenings [17],symposiums [18], lectures [17], and other events [18]with many of the  nation's leading scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders. Our aim is to deepen public understanding  of complex public policy issues through dialogue and a thorough examination of all sides of the issues.

 

Activities:

 

Lead the Way: Building the Pipeline of Women of Color Leaders in the Non-Profit Sector

 

Lead the Way is a unique capacity building and leadership initiative for women of color mid-level managers and emerging Executive Directors working in non-profit and community-based organizations.

Lead the Way 2010: Application [19]

Lead the Way 2010: Frequently Asked Questions [20]

 

Hearings and Testimonies

wagner.nyu.edu/wocpn/our_work/hearings.php [21]

Reports & Resources

Women of Color Policy Network. 2009. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and its impact on Women of Color, their families and communities.

Mason, C. Nicole, and Diana Salas. 2009. Making Ends Meet: Women and Poverty in New York City.

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Links:
[1] http://wagner.nyu.edu/wocpn/
[2] mailto:wagner.wocpn@nyu.edu
[3] mailto:
[4] http://www.ncrw.org/issues-expertise/158/Awareness%2B%2526%2BEducation
[5] http://www.ncrw.org/issues-expertise/168/Disparities%2B%2526%2BAccess
[6] http://www.ncrw.org/issues-expertise/130/Employment%2B%2526%2BUnemployment
[7] http://www.ncrw.org/issues-expertise/153/Disparities
[8] http://www.ncrw.org/issues-expertise/131/Poverty
[9] http://www.ncrw.org/issues-expertise/132/Safety%2BNets
[10] http://www.ncrw.org/issues-expertise/103/Economic%2BDevelopment%2B%2526%2BSecurity
[11] http://www.ncrw.org/issues-expertise/106/Equality%252C%2BDiversity%2B%2526%2BInclusion
[12] http://www.ncrw.org/issues-expertise/108/Health%252C%2BReproductive%2BRights%2B%2526%2BSexuality
[13] http://wagner.nyu.edu/wocpn/programs.php#Economic security
[14] http://wagner.nyu.edu/wocpn/programs.php#Health disparities
[15] http://wagner.nyu.edu/wocpn/programs.php#LEadership development
[16] http://wagner.nyu.edu/wocpn/programs.php#Human rights
[17] http://wagner.nyu.edu/wocpn/our_work/distinguished.php
[18] http://wagner.nyu.edu/wocpn/news/calendar.php
[19] http://wagner.nyu.edu/wocpn/our_work/LTW.application.pdf
[20] http://www.wagner.nyu.edu/wocpn/our_work/LTW.FAQ.pdf
[21] http://wagner.nyu.edu/wocpn/our_work/hearings.php