FEW
Working for the Advancement of
Women in the Government Since 1968
Where Federally Employed Women (and friends) talk about ways to LEAD, EDUCATE, AFFECT, AND PERSIST.
Jim Michael, MA, LMFT
Ivana has a candid conversation with California-based therapist, Jim Michael, about tools for initiating difficult mental health conversations.
Jim Michael — Personal Empowerment and Transformation
American Psychological Association-Locator
Federal Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Ashley Atwell
Kelly Goodman
Realtor, Ashley Atwell, and loan officer, Kelly Goodman, join Ivana to provide tips for Federal employees wanting to purchase a home. Federally Employed Women (FEW)
Guests: Ashley Atwell & Kelly Goodman
https://www.districtcityliving.com/ashley/
https://www.atlanticcoastmortgage.com/lo/kelly-goodman/
Resources:
Homebuying | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Pamela H. Richards, FEW National President
Katelynn Bishop, YGL National President
Emma Kaufman
Acting Principal Strategist
Join Ivana and Grace as they chat with Emma Kaufman, the Acting Principal Strategist for the Women’s Employment Portfolio at the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Discussion topics include Reasonable Accommodations, toxic workplace behaviors, women working together, and other aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA).
OPM Reasonable Accommodations Resources
Filing a Formal or Informal Complaint with Federal Agency EEO Office
UN resource for avoiding ableist language (inclusive language)
Vikki Williamson
FEW Awards Chair
Dr. ShaNita Nolan
FEW Scholarship Chair
Open season for FEW Awards and Scholarships begins March 7 and ends April 7 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time. Listen as Awards Chair, Vikki Williamson, and Scholarship Chair, Dr. ShaNita Nolan, review submission guidelines and offer best practices for an award-winning submission. This information is applicable to eligible FEW chapters, members, and family members.
Dr. Patrice Desvigne-Nickens
Let’s hear from Dr. Patrice Desvigne-Nickens, a Medical Officer in the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). She specializes in health disparities, cardio-oncology, and clinical trials. She is also an advocate for the Heart Truth, a national health education program raising awareness about heart disease and encouraging people to live a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Anna Herrin
University of Central Arkansas
Music Miranda
Savannah College of Art and Design
FEW provides an annual collegiate scholarship for family members, and we asked our two 2022 recipients to share their experiences. You will also hear from the two qualifying FEW members who created the pathway for their relatives to win the scholarships.
Brittany Cain
Capital Financial Planners
Neil Cain
Capital Financial Planners
We often talk about “work-life balance” and “authentically bringing your whole self to work”, but we don’t often talk about what that means. So, FEW has asked Brittany and Neil to share a few insights based on their experiences. Balancing work and romance.
