Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector
@initiativeforgeps.bsky.social
IGEPS conducts research to promote gender equity in public service and policy. We partner with public sector organizations, providing workshops, training, policy assessments, research support, and consulting to help achieve gender equity.
With universal childcare on the agenda in NYC, read more about the need and background from IGEPS Co-Founders Dr. Maria D’Agostino and Dr. Nicole Elias found that when child care is under stress, women—especially women of color—are forced out of the workforce. Universal, affordable, and…(1/3)
January 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM
With universal childcare on the agenda in NYC, read more about the need and background from IGEPS Co-Founders Dr. Maria D’Agostino and Dr. Nicole Elias found that when child care is under stress, women—especially women of color—are forced out of the workforce. Universal, affordable, and…(1/3)
We are excited to welcome Simone Martin Howard as an Affiliate Scholar with the IGEPS team! Her research and insight on crime and safety, the intersection of public health and criminal justice, and health and social equity will deepen our collective understanding and advance the ...(1/3)
January 16, 2026 at 1:09 PM
We are excited to welcome Simone Martin Howard as an Affiliate Scholar with the IGEPS team! Her research and insight on crime and safety, the intersection of public health and criminal justice, and health and social equity will deepen our collective understanding and advance the ...(1/3)
Maria Cedno, IGEPS Fellow, exposes the reality: Latinas earn 57¢ for every dollar a white man earns, largely due to childcare deserts and limited workplace flexibility. Childcare deserts and limited workplace flexibility make it impossible for many to pursue higher-paying jobs. It’s time...(1/3)
January 9, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Maria Cedno, IGEPS Fellow, exposes the reality: Latinas earn 57¢ for every dollar a white man earns, largely due to childcare deserts and limited workplace flexibility. Childcare deserts and limited workplace flexibility make it impossible for many to pursue higher-paying jobs. It’s time...(1/3)
In a time of political polarization and uncertainty, this 12 blog series explored what gender equity looks like across public policy, leadership, and practice. In our concluding blog, Ying Liu, IGEPS Affiliate Scholar, underscores that even when progress feels like “two steps back,” sustained..(1/3)
December 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
In a time of political polarization and uncertainty, this 12 blog series explored what gender equity looks like across public policy, leadership, and practice. In our concluding blog, Ying Liu, IGEPS Affiliate Scholar, underscores that even when progress feels like “two steps back,” sustained..(1/3)
As the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence begins, we’re highlighting research coauthored by Ying Liu, IGEPS Affiliate Scholar, showing that gender representation plays a protective role in workplace safety. The study finds that when more women hold supervisory roles, incidents…(1/3)
December 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
As the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence begins, we’re highlighting research coauthored by Ying Liu, IGEPS Affiliate Scholar, showing that gender representation plays a protective role in workplace safety. The study finds that when more women hold supervisory roles, incidents…(1/3)
In today’s shifting and polarized policy environment, preparing future public and nonprofit leaders requires approaches that go beyond traditional teaching. In this blog, Professors Michelle D. Evans, Nancy Lewis, and José Luis Irizarry discuss how street-level pedagogy supports students...(1/4)
December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In today’s shifting and polarized policy environment, preparing future public and nonprofit leaders requires approaches that go beyond traditional teaching. In this blog, Professors Michelle D. Evans, Nancy Lewis, and José Luis Irizarry discuss how street-level pedagogy supports students...(1/4)
We're excited to welcome Kit Lee-Demery as an Affiliate Practitioner with the IGEPS team! Her expertise and perspective on emergency management, crisis preparedness, and cross-sector security leadership will strengthen our community and contribute to the impactful work we’re building together. (1/4)
November 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
We're excited to welcome Kit Lee-Demery as an Affiliate Practitioner with the IGEPS team! Her expertise and perspective on emergency management, crisis preparedness, and cross-sector security leadership will strengthen our community and contribute to the impactful work we’re building together. (1/4)
IGEPS Affiliate Scholar @Ying Liu and IGEPS Fellow @Zion DaCosta made an incredible impact at the 2025 Northeast Conference on Public Administration (NECoPA). They presented timely and innovative research on gender equity, representation, public policy, and technology, contributing ...(1/2)
November 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
IGEPS Affiliate Scholar @Ying Liu and IGEPS Fellow @Zion DaCosta made an incredible impact at the 2025 Northeast Conference on Public Administration (NECoPA). They presented timely and innovative research on gender equity, representation, public policy, and technology, contributing ...(1/2)
In today’s polarized climate, gender, identity, and equity are not just social topics—they are deeply political. Laws and policies that collapse gender into biological sex, restrict identity recognition, or enforce rigid norms are acts of power that shape who can exist, how we engage with...(1/4)
November 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
In today’s polarized climate, gender, identity, and equity are not just social topics—they are deeply political. Laws and policies that collapse gender into biological sex, restrict identity recognition, or enforce rigid norms are acts of power that shape who can exist, how we engage with...(1/4)
Federal policy shifts often place new responsibilities on state and local governments—but how these costs are covered can have unequal impacts on women. Even when tax laws appear “gender neutral,” women—who disproportionately provide unpaid care and occupy lower-wage jobs—face heavier...(1/3)
November 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Federal policy shifts often place new responsibilities on state and local governments—but how these costs are covered can have unequal impacts on women. Even when tax laws appear “gender neutral,” women—who disproportionately provide unpaid care and occupy lower-wage jobs—face heavier...(1/3)
Women farm or co-farm 43% of U.S. farmland, yet they remain underrepresented in decision-making roles and USDA programs. Federal policies alone haven’t ensured equity—local governance, grassroots organizing, and inclusive boards are critical to bridging this gap. In this...(1/3)
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Women farm or co-farm 43% of U.S. farmland, yet they remain underrepresented in decision-making roles and USDA programs. Federal policies alone haven’t ensured equity—local governance, grassroots organizing, and inclusive boards are critical to bridging this gap. In this...(1/3)
Don't miss Ying Liu, IGEPS Affiliate Scholar & PhD Candidate at Rutgers University–Newark, Necopa presentation Saturday, November 8th from 9:00 am–10:15 am (Mis)Representation in Miss Representation: An Information Experiment on the Symbolic Effects of Representative Claims (1/2)
November 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Don't miss Ying Liu, IGEPS Affiliate Scholar & PhD Candidate at Rutgers University–Newark, Necopa presentation Saturday, November 8th from 9:00 am–10:15 am (Mis)Representation in Miss Representation: An Information Experiment on the Symbolic Effects of Representative Claims (1/2)
Join IGEPS Fellow Zion Dacosta Saturday, November 8th at 10:30 am at the 2025 Northeast Conference on Public Administration (NECoPA). She will be presenting her research, “Are Disaster Mobile Applications Gender Sensitive?”, explores how technology and gender intersect in disaster...(1/3)
November 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Join IGEPS Fellow Zion Dacosta Saturday, November 8th at 10:30 am at the 2025 Northeast Conference on Public Administration (NECoPA). She will be presenting her research, “Are Disaster Mobile Applications Gender Sensitive?”, explores how technology and gender intersect in disaster...(1/3)
Federal policies in 2025 threaten to roll back decades of progress toward equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for women and minorities in the public sector. Cuts to federal jobs and the rescission of affirmative action programs risk undermining diversity and representation where...(1/3)
November 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Federal policies in 2025 threaten to roll back decades of progress toward equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for women and minorities in the public sector. Cuts to federal jobs and the rescission of affirmative action programs risk undermining diversity and representation where...(1/3)
Federal policy changes disproportionately impact women of color and immigrant communities, compounding vulnerabilities around healthcare, reproductive rights, and access to public benefits. Local and state governments, alongside community organizations, are responding with intersectional...(1/3)
October 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Federal policy changes disproportionately impact women of color and immigrant communities, compounding vulnerabilities around healthcare, reproductive rights, and access to public benefits. Local and state governments, alongside community organizations, are responding with intersectional...(1/3)
Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, state-level abortion restrictions have increasingly framed women—and those who support them—as potential criminals. From targeting healthcare providers to friends and family who assist, these laws disproportionately impact women of color and low-income...1/4)
October 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, state-level abortion restrictions have increasingly framed women—and those who support them—as potential criminals. From targeting healthcare providers to friends and family who assist, these laws disproportionately impact women of color and low-income...1/4)
Why do women apply less for certain public sector jobs? Professors Martin Sievert, Dominik Vogel and Matthias Döring investigates how gendered language and recruiter signals in job ads shape applicant self-selection. In the public sector, more feminine wording draws more women into applicant...(1/4)
October 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Why do women apply less for certain public sector jobs? Professors Martin Sievert, Dominik Vogel and Matthias Döring investigates how gendered language and recruiter signals in job ads shape applicant self-selection. In the public sector, more feminine wording draws more women into applicant...(1/4)
The Digital Equity Act was a critical federal program connecting millions of Americans to the internet, digital skills, and economic opportunities—especially women and underserved communities. With its sudden termination, states and local governments are struggling to maintain digital...(1/4)
October 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The Digital Equity Act was a critical federal program connecting millions of Americans to the internet, digital skills, and economic opportunities—especially women and underserved communities. With its sudden termination, states and local governments are struggling to maintain digital...(1/4)
Big thanks to @nycgenderequity.bsky.social (CGE) Carlos Manzano, Brittany Bye and Ashkay Singh for bringing powerful conversations on gender into John Jay College public administration classes!
October 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Big thanks to @nycgenderequity.bsky.social (CGE) Carlos Manzano, Brittany Bye and Ashkay Singh for bringing powerful conversations on gender into John Jay College public administration classes!
We’re proud to spotlight Dora Mendez, an IGEPS Affiliate Practitioner, for her nomination to the 2025 Top 50 Over 50 Latinas Awards by UNITED LATINAS!
#IGEPSAffiliate #Leadership #RepresentationMatters #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinasLead #Top50Over50
#IGEPSAffiliate #Leadership #RepresentationMatters #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinasLead #Top50Over50
October 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We’re proud to spotlight Dora Mendez, an IGEPS Affiliate Practitioner, for her nomination to the 2025 Top 50 Over 50 Latinas Awards by UNITED LATINAS!
#IGEPSAffiliate #Leadership #RepresentationMatters #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinasLead #Top50Over50
#IGEPSAffiliate #Leadership #RepresentationMatters #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinasLead #Top50Over50
Recent state-level legislation targeting the LGBTQ+ community, particularly transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals, highlights a critical gap in our understanding of gender equity. Laws restricting healthcare, identity expression, and access to public spaces not only harm...(1/4)
October 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Recent state-level legislation targeting the LGBTQ+ community, particularly transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals, highlights a critical gap in our understanding of gender equity. Laws restricting healthcare, identity expression, and access to public spaces not only harm...(1/4)
We’re proud to welcome Roddrick Colvin as an Affiliate Scholar with the IGEPS team! His expertise in public employment equity, policing, and LGBTQ civil rights will strengthen our community and advance the scholarship shaping more inclusive and equitable public institutions. (1/5)
October 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
We’re proud to welcome Roddrick Colvin as an Affiliate Scholar with the IGEPS team! His expertise in public employment equity, policing, and LGBTQ civil rights will strengthen our community and advance the scholarship shaping more inclusive and equitable public institutions. (1/5)
We’re proud to welcome Maja Holmes as an Affiliate Scholar with the IGEPS team! Her expertise in public leadership, diversity, and inclusion will enrich our community and strengthen the conversations shaping more equitable and inclusive governance. Maja Holmes is the Director of the School of..(1/5)
October 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
We’re proud to welcome Maja Holmes as an Affiliate Scholar with the IGEPS team! Her expertise in public leadership, diversity, and inclusion will enrich our community and strengthen the conversations shaping more equitable and inclusive governance. Maja Holmes is the Director of the School of..(1/5)
We’re proud to welcome Heath Brown as an Affiliate Scholar with the IGEPS team! His expertise in public policy, political science, and governance will deepen our collective understanding and advance the conversations shaping gender equity and inclusive governance. Heath Brown is an Associate...(1/5)
October 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
We’re proud to welcome Heath Brown as an Affiliate Scholar with the IGEPS team! His expertise in public policy, political science, and governance will deepen our collective understanding and advance the conversations shaping gender equity and inclusive governance. Heath Brown is an Associate...(1/5)
Federal policy shifts can create profound challenges for local leaders—but they also present opportunities to advance gender equity. In her latest blog Professor Dora Mendez, Founder & CEO of Coach Dora LLC, explores how adaptive, equity-centered leadership helps public sector leaders...(1/3)
September 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Federal policy shifts can create profound challenges for local leaders—but they also present opportunities to advance gender equity. In her latest blog Professor Dora Mendez, Founder & CEO of Coach Dora LLC, explores how adaptive, equity-centered leadership helps public sector leaders...(1/3)