The SOS model – Self, Others, Sector – can be used by both men and women to align their work to their purpose.
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of speaking at Independent Sector’s annual conference in Miami, where I was invited to be the “young professional voice” on the panel, Gender Inequity in the Charitable Sector. When preparing for the panel, I reflected back on my own career, within and out of the nonprofit sector.
L to R: Janine Lee, Mizmun Kusairi, Grant Oliphant, Peggy Outon during the panel
I’ve worked in investment banking in New York, investment management and foundation work in Malaysia, youth development in California, and now in nonprofit infrastructure at GuideStar. Each of these experiences informed my perspective on how to navigate the workplace as a “young” woman of color (to clarify, I am a proud Gen-Xer!) And while I am not an academic or gender equality expert, over the years, I’ve benefitted greatly from the advice of others, including my own trusted mentors, as…
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