Podcast Episode 32
#032: Pioneering Collaboration: The Story Behind the 2024 Joan Bavaria Award
In this episode, Joy Anderson reflects on her journey to the US SIF conference and receiving the Joan Bavaria Award. She discusses the collaboration between herself, Jackie VanderBrug, and the late Suzanne Biegel in building the field of gender lens investing.
The episode highlights the importance of radical collaboration, the challenges faced in integrating equity and gender considerations into financial systems, and the long-term dedication required for transformative systems change.
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