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About Lea Woods

Lea joined IWPR as a Development Associate to manage individual giving and support the grant process. She previously worked in communications and development at LeaderSpring Center in Oakland, CA and the Center for Women’s Leadership in Portland, OR. She has also gained political experience as an intern in a congressional office and on a gubernatorial reelection campaign. Lea studied Philosophy at Portland State University and the University College London. After graduating, she volunteered as a Witness for Peace Delegate in Cuba before moving to China to teach English. Her professional interests include conflict resolution and public policy.

Former ESPN Senior Communications Director Keri Potts Joins IWPR as Vice President, External Affairs
Former ESPN Senior Communications Director Keri Potts Joins IWPR as Vice President, External Affairs

Former ESPN Senior Communications Director Keri Potts Joins IWPR as Vice President, External Affairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lea Woods | 202-785-5100 | [...]

By Lea Woods|2020-08-09T19:53:08-05:00July 20, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

Women net more jobs than men post shutdown, but remain disproportionately impacted by overall losses.
Women net more jobs than men post shutdown, but remain disproportionately impacted by overall losses.

Women net more jobs than men post shutdown, but remain disproportionately impacted by overall losses.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lea Woods | 202-785-5100 | [...]

By Lea Woods|2020-08-09T19:54:15-05:00July 2, 2020|Press Releases|0 Comments

As Unemployment Drops, Gains Made by Women in the Workforce Remain Threatened by Historic Job Losses and Lack of Childcare
As Unemployment Drops, Gains Made by Women in the Workforce Remain Threatened by Historic Job Losses and Lack of Childcare

As Unemployment Drops, Gains Made by Women in the Workforce Remain Threatened by Historic Job Losses and Lack of Childcare

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lea Woods | 202-785-5100 | woods@iwpr.org [...]

By Lea Woods|2020-06-09T22:46:23-05:00June 5, 2020|Press Releases|Comments Off

Women’s Job Losses Over Past Month Quintuple Women’s Total Job Losses During Great Recession
Women’s Job Losses Over Past Month Quintuple Women’s Total Job Losses During Great Recession

Women’s Job Losses Over Past Month Quintuple Women’s Total Job Losses During Great Recession

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lea Woods | 202-785-5100 | woods@iwpr.org [...]

By Lea Woods|2020-06-09T22:48:52-05:00May 8, 2020|Press Releases|Comments Off

Breadwinner Mothers Face Additional Burden and Dual Role During Pandemic: Primary Wage Earner and Primary Care Provider
Breadwinner Mothers Face Additional Burden and Dual Role During Pandemic: Primary Wage Earner and Primary Care Provider

Breadwinner Mothers Face Additional Burden and Dual Role During Pandemic: Primary Wage Earner and Primary Care Provider

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lea Woods | 202-785-5100 | woods@iwpr.org [...]

By Lea Woods|2020-06-09T22:51:06-05:00May 8, 2020|Press Releases|Comments Off

Looming Economic Downturn Will Hit Women Hardest as They Make Up Majority of Job Losses Across All But Three Sectors
Looming Economic Downturn Will Hit Women Hardest as They Make Up Majority of Job Losses Across All But Three Sectors

Looming Economic Downturn Will Hit Women Hardest as They Make Up Majority of Job Losses Across All But Three Sectors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lea Woods | 202-785-5100 | woods@iwpr.org [...]

By Lea Woods|2020-06-09T22:52:12-05:00April 6, 2020|Press Releases|Comments Off

IWPR Launches Equal Pay Day Campaign
IWPR Launches Equal Pay Day Campaign

IWPR Launches Equal Pay Day Campaign

Also, new IWPR research released shows men out earn women [...]

By Lea Woods|2020-06-09T22:54:28-05:00March 24, 2020|Press Releases|Comments Off

Despite Increased Labor Force Participation Among Women, Gender Wage Gap Persists, Even in the Occupations They Dominate
Despite Increased Labor Force Participation Among Women, Gender Wage Gap Persists, Even in the Occupations They Dominate

Despite Increased Labor Force Participation Among Women, Gender Wage Gap Persists, Even in the Occupations They Dominate

Men out earn women in nearly every occupation and sector, [...]

By Lea Woods|2020-06-09T22:55:06-05:00March 24, 2020|Press Releases|Comments Off

Women Not Projected to Reach Parity in US Congress Until 2108
Women Not Projected to Reach Parity in US Congress Until 2108

Women Not Projected to Reach Parity in US Congress Until 2108

New IWPR analysis finds women will have to wait until [...]

By Lea Woods|2020-03-05T12:42:15-05:00March 5, 2020|Press Releases|Comments Off

W.K. Kellogg Foundation Funds New Research on Women In Construction and Manufacturing Jobs
W.K. Kellogg Foundation Funds New Research on Women In Construction and Manufacturing Jobs

W.K. Kellogg Foundation Funds New Research on Women In Construction and Manufacturing Jobs

Research will Address How to Increase Women’s Participation and Retention [...]

By Lea Woods|2020-02-06T09:00:26-05:00February 6, 2020|Press Releases|Comments Off

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About Lea Woods

Former ESPN Senior Communications Director Keri Potts Joins IWPR as Vice President, External Affairs

Women net more jobs than men post shutdown, but remain disproportionately impacted by overall losses.

As Unemployment Drops, Gains Made by Women in the Workforce Remain Threatened by Historic Job Losses and Lack of Childcare

Women’s Job Losses Over Past Month Quintuple Women’s Total Job Losses During Great Recession

Breadwinner Mothers Face Additional Burden and Dual Role During Pandemic: Primary Wage Earner and Primary Care Provider

Looming Economic Downturn Will Hit Women Hardest as They Make Up Majority of Job Losses Across All But Three Sectors

IWPR Launches Equal Pay Day Campaign

Despite Increased Labor Force Participation Among Women, Gender Wage Gap Persists, Even in the Occupations They Dominate

Women Not Projected to Reach Parity in US Congress Until 2108

W.K. Kellogg Foundation Funds New Research on Women In Construction and Manufacturing Jobs

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