What’s at Stake for Women and the Nation

The National Council for Research on Women, Q&A: Women's Funding Network President and CEO Chris Grumm urges Obama transition team to incorporate women's leadership in new administration.

11/07/2008

Linda Basch: What is your vision for an Obama administration? Who are your ideal Cabinet picks? What new offices, government departments, or agencies would you like to see set up?
Chris Grumm

Chris Grumm: Barack Obama’s election is an exhilarating opportunity for new leadership and especially for women’s leadership. This is a truly exciting time in history and we are on the cusp of a transformational moment for the world.

Obama, both now as he creates his team and after January 20th, can bring a critical mass of women to decision-making tables, harnessing the visions of the best and brightest women from business, academia, government and the nonprofit world. This step-change - the infusion of women’s ideas voices and leadership across the board - will catalyze real change in this country and worldwide...

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