Vinita was raised in a traditional environment in India. She addressed the cultural chasms that immigrant women face when they join our society, as well as the specific cultural biases confronting women in India. She works with Lisa Chapman at the law firm The Silicon Valley Law Group. Vinita told us the story of her …
TMD member Donna spoke on her recent experiences as part of a Compassionate Listening Delegation to Israel and Palestine this past March. This fascinating trip took the delegation directly into the hot spots of the Palestinian uprising and the military siege that was waged in response. Some of the highlights of the trip included meeting …
Pamela shared her experiences as bureau chief for the "Far Eastern Economic Review" in Shanghai; the process of writing her book about Shanghai's rebirth, and getting it published; and some of the changes taking place in the city expected to re-emerge as the New York of Asia.
TMD member Courtney Behm introduced the basic principles of the Enneagram and its value in a fun, interactive, and in some cases, enlightening manner. The Enneagram -- derived from Greek for "nine" -- is a synthesis of information that comes from a number of traditions and offers a model of nine strategies for making sense …
TMD member Kim Walesh, head of Collaborative Economics, spoke on "Unfinished Business: Women in the Silicon Valley Economy", a recent study on the changing roles of women in the Silicon Valley economy and community. TMD co-founder Kate Purmal spoke about her new book, "Strong Voices, Real Choices", about how some professional women are balancing work …
This meeting provided an opportunity to learn about or revisit the history of and original vision for the organization and to help shape its path into the future. With Tuesday's tragedy (9/11), it seemed an especially appropriate time to take stock of where we have been and where we are going.
Ann is currently writing a novel entitled "The Dive from Clausen's Pier," scheduled to be published by Knopf in April 2002. Ann was born and raised in Stanford, California, and attended Palo Alto public schools until college. A graduate of Yale University and the Iowa Writer's Workshop, she has been published by "The New Yorker", …
WiRES is part of The Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences, an affiliate of UC Berkeley, for which Lisa is also Regional Director. In addition, Lisa is Adjunct Professor at San Jose State and is currently teaching a course titled, "The West in the Global Context". Lisa spoke about the role of religion in …
Now in its eighth season. Barbara shared her stories breaking into the last bastion of male dominance in the music world--conducting. Fascinating stories of how daring, perseverance and excellence paid off. Barbara promised herself in college that if she didn't make money as a musician in 90 days, she would return to her studies to …
We discussed the purpose of the group, elected officers and committee chairs, brainstormed ways to expand our member base and improve the group, and collected annual dues.
Ms. Ravel is the first woman to be appointed to the highest office in any of the three Santa Clara County public law offices. A 1974 graduate of Hastings Law School, Ann received her undergraduate degree from the UC Berkeley. She attended the Program for Senior Government Officials at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government in …
For many issues the combination of Hypnotherapy and Rapid Eye Technology (RET) provides rapid, observable and long-term resolution. Most therapists specialize in just Hypnotherapy or just RET without the training and expertise to use both together for fast, lasting results. TMD member Carol demonstrated how she uses these techniques to quickly and easily resolve problems …
