Women’s Issues Around The World

Tis the season to give thanks and to give back. We know that we still have battles to fight in the United States like equal pay and family leave, but our issues pale in comparison to women’s issues in the developing world. Pauline Hoffmann takes us on a tour of Bethlehem, Uganda, Africa and discusses some of the problems girls and women face in this developing nation.

We will also be having our annual "Trash and Treasures" Auction. Please bring your new, unwanted gifts or slightly used items for the auction. All money raised goes to our scholarship funds. These funds are for any BNC member to use for school, classes, or conferences. 

Pauline W. Hoffmann, Ph.D.

Dr. Hoffmann is dean of the Russell J. Jandoli School of Journalism and Mass Communication and an entrepreneur. She is the owner of Wild Mountain Organics, LLC.

She received her doctorate and master’s degrees in communication from the State University of New York at Buffalo and her Bachelor of Science degree from St. Bonaventure University. Her research and teaching focus on conflict management, conflict resolution, and corporate communication and strategy. Prior to going into academia, Dr. Hoffmann worked as corporate communications manager for The CRS Companies and in creative services for Catholic Health.

She has traveled to Uganda, Africa with students for several years and plans to return in December. Her work there is with SBU and Embrace It Africa. She works with a small community on health-related issues, student sponsorship and microfinance.

As an entrepreneur, Dr. Hoffmann is interested in the use of social media and other digital tools in helping small businesses succeed. Notably, how do Square, Facebook, Pinterest, company websites and other social media/digital tools help to leverage small businesses in a global economy.

 Location: Protocol Restaurant