With a global pandemic and calls for social justice and equity, 2020 was a year full of change. We all were required to think quickly and adapt. It forced us to think long and hard about our values and what we can – and are called to - do, as organizations and individuals. What has the impact been on our careers and long-term plans? How have organizations changed how and who they hire? Are new skill sets in demand? Is there a more thoughtful approach to diversity and inclusion? And what about our young people – are they rethinking their plans, and what they imagine for their lives and careers?

With the onset of the pandemic last year, we’ve seen these responsibilities grow as women have been expected to fill the roles of teacher, therapist, cook, and sometimes even referee. What can we do to support our mothers, sisters, and neighbors during these extraordinary times? What systems need to be changed and can be put in place to ensure working women don’t have to choose between their families and their careers?