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.
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)
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)
We’re excited to introduce a new series exploring how state and local governments respond to shifting federal policies—and what this means for gender equity.
Our contributors—academics and practitioners alike—will unpack pressing questions, including:
- How do federal policy shifts on … (1/4)
Our contributors—academics and practitioners alike—will unpack pressing questions, including:
- How do federal policy shifts on … (1/4)
September 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM
We’re excited to introduce a new series exploring how state and local governments respond to shifting federal policies—and what this means for gender equity.
Our contributors—academics and practitioners alike—will unpack pressing questions, including:
- How do federal policy shifts on … (1/4)
Our contributors—academics and practitioners alike—will unpack pressing questions, including:
- How do federal policy shifts on … (1/4)
We’re excited to welcome Meg Mikulski, MPA-MPP, MSW, to our growing team of Affiliate Practitioners! A recent graduate of John Jay College with dual degrees in Public Administration and Social Work—and a former IGEPS Fellow—Meg brings a powerful blend of policy insight and frontline experience.(1/3)
September 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
We’re excited to welcome Meg Mikulski, MPA-MPP, MSW, to our growing team of Affiliate Practitioners! A recent graduate of John Jay College with dual degrees in Public Administration and Social Work—and a former IGEPS Fellow—Meg brings a powerful blend of policy insight and frontline experience.(1/3)
We're excited to welcome Ying Liu as an Affiliate Scholar with the IGEPS team! Ying is a PhD candidate at Rutgers University–Newark’s School of Public Affairs and Administration. Her research explores key issues in public and nonprofit management, social equity, local governance, and … (1/3)
September 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
We're excited to welcome Ying Liu as an Affiliate Scholar with the IGEPS team! Ying is a PhD candidate at Rutgers University–Newark’s School of Public Affairs and Administration. Her research explores key issues in public and nonprofit management, social equity, local governance, and … (1/3)
📚✨ Welcome Back from IGEPS!
As a new academic year begins, the Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector (IGEPS) is excited to kick off Fall 2025 with fresh energy, bold ideas, and critical conversations on equity in public service. 🔍 Coming soon: our Fall 2025... (1/3)
As a new academic year begins, the Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector (IGEPS) is excited to kick off Fall 2025 with fresh energy, bold ideas, and critical conversations on equity in public service. 🔍 Coming soon: our Fall 2025... (1/3)
September 9, 2025 at 1:36 PM
📚✨ Welcome Back from IGEPS!
As a new academic year begins, the Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector (IGEPS) is excited to kick off Fall 2025 with fresh energy, bold ideas, and critical conversations on equity in public service. 🔍 Coming soon: our Fall 2025... (1/3)
As a new academic year begins, the Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector (IGEPS) is excited to kick off Fall 2025 with fresh energy, bold ideas, and critical conversations on equity in public service. 🔍 Coming soon: our Fall 2025... (1/3)
Call for Submissions! The Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector ( @initiativeforgeps.bsky.social ) is now accepting contributions for our Fall 2025 blog series: “Gender Equity in Uncertain Times.” We're exploring how shifting federal policies are reshaping gender equity.. (1/3)
June 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Call for Submissions! The Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector ( @initiativeforgeps.bsky.social ) is now accepting contributions for our Fall 2025 blog series: “Gender Equity in Uncertain Times.” We're exploring how shifting federal policies are reshaping gender equity.. (1/3)
The IGEPS 2024/25 Annual Report is here! This report highlights our research, community engagement, and collaborations with students and scholars. See how we’ve been pushing boundaries, making an impact, and setting the stage for an even more exciting year ahead! (1/2)
June 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The IGEPS 2024/25 Annual Report is here! This report highlights our research, community engagement, and collaborations with students and scholars. See how we’ve been pushing boundaries, making an impact, and setting the stage for an even more exciting year ahead! (1/2)
We’re thrilled to welcome Dora Mendez, Founder & CEO of Coach Dora LLC, to our Affiliate Practitioner team! With 12+ years in executive HR leadership and a powerful voice in DEI, Dora is a dynamic force for change. From Fractional CHRO to Chief DEI Officer, she’s led with bold authenticity… (1/3)
June 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome Dora Mendez, Founder & CEO of Coach Dora LLC, to our Affiliate Practitioner team! With 12+ years in executive HR leadership and a powerful voice in DEI, Dora is a dynamic force for change. From Fractional CHRO to Chief DEI Officer, she’s led with bold authenticity… (1/3)
Chapter 8: “Managing Identity Using Emotional Labor in Sex-Typed Public Service Occupations” by Professors Sharon Mastracci and Ian T. Adams explores whether women in male-dominated jobs experience more burnout than men in similar roles and if emotional labor helps explain how both genders...(1/5)
May 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Chapter 8: “Managing Identity Using Emotional Labor in Sex-Typed Public Service Occupations” by Professors Sharon Mastracci and Ian T. Adams explores whether women in male-dominated jobs experience more burnout than men in similar roles and if emotional labor helps explain how both genders...(1/5)
Class of 2025, Congrats! You showed up, pushed through, and made it. Now it’s your time to lead, inspire, and make change. The world is ready for you—go leave your mark. Wishing all the John Jay College graduates a bright and successful future ahead! #johnjaycollege #JJCGrad2025 #JJCGrad #myjohnjay
May 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Class of 2025, Congrats! You showed up, pushed through, and made it. Now it’s your time to lead, inspire, and make change. The world is ready for you—go leave your mark. Wishing all the John Jay College graduates a bright and successful future ahead! #johnjaycollege #JJCGrad2025 #JJCGrad #myjohnjay
A Proud Milestone for Our IGEPS Fellows✨🎓 Today we celebrate the incredible achievements of IGEPS Fellows and John Jay College MPA students Erin Sullivan, Meg Mikulski and Emily Kwok as they were officially hooded at the Graduate Hooding Ceremony! As IGEPS Fellows, they've gone above … (1/3)
May 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A Proud Milestone for Our IGEPS Fellows✨🎓 Today we celebrate the incredible achievements of IGEPS Fellows and John Jay College MPA students Erin Sullivan, Meg Mikulski and Emily Kwok as they were officially hooded at the Graduate Hooding Ceremony! As IGEPS Fellows, they've gone above … (1/3)
Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Research Summary Reports! This project is based on the blueprint created by @Dr. Christina Ciocca Eller, Assistant Professor of Sociology - Harvard University, Research Summary Reports, which translate academic research into plain...(1/2)
May 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Research Summary Reports! This project is based on the blueprint created by @Dr. Christina Ciocca Eller, Assistant Professor of Sociology - Harvard University, Research Summary Reports, which translate academic research into plain...(1/2)
Chapter 7: Preventing the Glass Cliff: Understanding and Overcoming Challenges for Women in Public Sector Leadership Roles” by Professors Trang Hoang, Ratna Okhai, Jungmin Hwang, and Meghna Sabharwal, discusses the challenges women face in leadership roles, particularly in male-dominated...(1/5)
May 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Chapter 7: Preventing the Glass Cliff: Understanding and Overcoming Challenges for Women in Public Sector Leadership Roles” by Professors Trang Hoang, Ratna Okhai, Jungmin Hwang, and Meghna Sabharwal, discusses the challenges women face in leadership roles, particularly in male-dominated...(1/5)
In today's diverse and rapidly changing world, issues of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion are more important than ever, yet minorities still face challenges, especially in public service. Chapter 6 : “ Women in the Civil Service of Ghana: Addressing the Challenges of... (1/5)
May 1, 2025 at 1:38 PM
In today's diverse and rapidly changing world, issues of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion are more important than ever, yet minorities still face challenges, especially in public service. Chapter 6 : “ Women in the Civil Service of Ghana: Addressing the Challenges of... (1/5)