College Reviews
International Women’s Week
We wanted an event that would be a big culmination to International Women’s Week at Stanford University. That Takes Ovaries was just what we were looking for – vibrant, intelligent, challenging, hilarious, and completely unabashed. We loved it! Genuinely inspiring.
Mitali Thakor, Stanford University Undergraduate
Co-President of Promoting Women’s Health and Human Rights
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Women’s Studies
Electrified the audience, and over a month after her visit to our campus, my students still make references to “That Takes Ovaries” – an excellent presentation and a fantastic book! I gave it to my senior seminar to read.
Dr. Arlene Holpp Scala, Chair
Women’s Studies Department
William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ
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University’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion
The TTO event went great! We had a very good turn out of women from our campus who truly engaged in the program and message. The event was well received and I think it was very therapeutic and motivational for those who attended. Thank you for working with us to bring your program to our campus! Thanks again for an awesome experience!
Dr. Jamie R. Riley, Director
Office of Diversity & Inclusion
Longwood University, VA
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Student Services
The whole event was more than I expected. The feedback from the students was overwhelming. They have all asked that we have That Takes Ovaries back again.
Joann McGee, Director
Student Service Center
Menlo College, CA (presented four times at this college)
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State University
Extremely sharp. Able to transform even the shy, anxious students. It was amazing. The students raved about it!
Josie Arce, Professor
San Francisco State University, CA
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University Medical Center
The experience was amazing. Stories told by the student participants were equal parts funny, touching, eye-opening, moving, and uplifting. I myself left feeling empowered and knowing that I was most definitely not alone – can’t recommend a better way to spend an evening!
Meshell Johnson, Assistant Professor
Univ. of California San Francisco Medical Center
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Sociology Department
Such an empowering, successful, amazing night!
Clara Magliola, Professor
Department of Sociology
Chapman University, CA
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Women’s Studies
What a wonderful event. Couldn’t have been more inspirational, warm, loving, and inclusive. Created an environment that was safe for students to tell long-held stories. I am very happy that it all worked out so splendidly.
Dr. Jane Dickie
Women’s Studies
Hope College State University, MI
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Nursing and Women’s Studies
That Takes Ovaries will be the standard by which other events are measured. A wonderful, clear message of empowerment and the overcoming of life struggles touches women and girls of all ages. Faculty and students continue to talk about the That Takes Ovaries event.
Susan A. LaRocco, Ph.D., RN, Associate Professor & Coordinator
Women’s Studies
Curry College, Milton, MA
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Heather A. Curtin, Administrative Assistant
Division of Nursing
Curry College, Milton, MA
