This is it! Part III of III in our series on making the most of networking events. It may seem like your job is done once your heels are kicked off, but in order to make sure you squeeze every ounce of value from your event, be sure to take the following five actions. 1) [...]
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Abigail Collazo
Abigail Collazo is the previous Editor for Fem2.0 and worked as a Project Manager at Turner Strategies, where she managed digital strategy. Abigail has worked on women’s issues in the nonprofit and government sectors for 10+ years, with a focus on global women’s rights. She has a BA in Political Science from Mount Holyoke College and an MA in Global Security Studies from Johns Hopkins University. Abigail's writing on changing gender roles and young feminism has been published at Fem2.0, AlterNet, Role/Reboot, Abortion Gang, and the HuffingtonPost, among others. Abigail tweets from @LeftStandingUp.
Recent blog posts written by Abigail Collazo
The Global Gag Rule: What’s Next?
Pro-lifers don’t want their hard-earned money funding abortions. And many of them generally don’t want their hard-earned money going overseas to begin with. So they definitely don’t want their hard-earned money going overseas to fund abortions. The Global Gag Rule was originally implemented by President Reagan via executive order. It was then rescinded by President [...]
Professional Fridays: Making the Most of the Networking Event (Part II of III)
Last week, we wrote about how to prepare for a networking event. But what do you do once you get there? How do you make the most of the event? The 5 tips below will ensure you don’t end up standing in a corner by yourself, eating and drinking the night away while great networking [...]
Like Women? Like Labor? Join our next Tweet Chat About #UnionWomen on Wednesday!
When my friend Mike started a job at a labor union last month, he sent an email around to friends announcing his new position. He wrote, “80 years ago, my grandfather was arrested while organizing and picketing for his union. When this happened, he called his friend Leon Davis, who had founded the union, to [...]
Professional Fridays: Preparing for a Networking Event (Part I of III)
We’ve heard it a hundred times – networking is key to professional success. But networking is more than just “meeting people.” Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be featuring posts specifically about networking events – receptions, happy hours, and the like. We all know to dress appropriately and bring business cards, but how [...]
When Looking Young Isn’t a Blessing
Normally, I like to use the internet for revealing my deepest, darkest, and most appalling secrets under the very subtle nom de plume of . . . Abigail Collazo. But try as I might to hide my identity, there are some things that apparently I cannot seem to keep under wraps. For example, the fact [...]
JCPenney: A Little Credit, but a Lotta Outrage Too
Today was one of those days when my inbox piled up with exactly one topic: the new shirt being sold at JCPenney. Maybe you’ve seen it. In case the image is too flowery for you to read the words, they are: “I’m too pretty to do homework so my brother has to do it for me.” [...]
A Letter to the Navy: Let’s Make a Deal
Dear U.S. Navy: A long time ago, I dedicated my life to public service. Having spent time in both the government and nonprofit sectors, the time will come soon for me to consider joining our armed forces. It’s been in the back of my mind for a few years now. I spent time on Capitol [...]
Did You Hear About the Rear Admiral?
It happened months ago, and yet, I wouldn’t be surprised if I wasn’t the only one who hadn’t yet heard. With the distressed economy at home and the political unrest abroad, it would have been an easy announcement to miss. But it shouldn’t have been. This past June, Rear Admiral Sandra L. Stosz became the [...]
#140 Reasons Domestic Violence is Not A Joke Battles #Reasons to Beat Your Girlfriend
It was a Sunday like any other. I had gotten brunch with a girlfriend, done my grocery shopping, and was throwing some laundry in when my phone pinged. A colleague had sent me a quick email. “Did you see that one of the hashtags today is #reasonstobeatyourgirlfriend?” When you’ve been fighting a fight for a [...]