Simmons College

• I found the role of community life and thought to promote understanding of the importance of (true) balance. There are cultural differences between Japan and America ...I have started to introduce the American culture (of independence) to Japanese communities to promote Work-Life Balance Projects. (Masako, 2007 Fellow)
• Before I joined this program, I didn't know much about Japanese or American nonprofits, and I never thought I could be a leader and change Japan. This program changed my life and thought. Thank you, thank you, so much! (Hazuki, 2008 Fellow)
• As a citizen of Japan, which is one of the most highly advanced, capitalist countries of the world, I would like to improve the current social status for women in my country. There are so many tacit and uneven understandings on women's rights and public positions in Japan. My hope is to tell young Japanese people the importance of equality for all women. (Maya, 2009 Fellow)
• I have gained facts and related knowledge about nonprofit activities through this experience... I would like to pay more attention to the younger generation and support them for a better future. My focus will be put on the improvement of Workforce Development and Education to female college students. (Keiko, 2010 Fellow)
• It was really stimulating and enjoyable to visit different training establishments. I learned so much from leading NPOs. There was nothing I didn't enjoy because everything I did became a great learning experience. The best part was I could know that there are many people who feel the same as me even on the other side of the earth. I hope we all can connect not only on an individual level but also on an organizational level, and spread this connection to the world. (Yuka, 2011 Fellow)

Center for Gender in Organizations - Simmons School of Management
300 The Fenway - Boston, MA 02115

Phone: 617.521.3824
Email: cgo@simmons.edu