Aleksandra Cregler
“Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History: Challenges Facing The Modern Woman”
"Well-behaved women seldom make history." You may have seen that quote on bumper stickers or t-shirts. After this session you will at least remember that those words are not from Eleanor Roosevelt, Marilyn Monroe, Kim Kardashian, or any other celebrity name that may be given credit.
Whatever your age, your career status, your sexual preference or your income, being a woman in the modern day comes with its own unique set of challenges. For one thing, we seem to be thought of as a collective - one that can be understood by silly how-to guides.
- Developing individualized tools to support the path that will bring greater fulfilment, a sense of purpose and success in whatever endeavors a woman thinks are most important in her life;
- Honoring one’s authentic self, which is fundamental to personal empowerment and the ability to build healthy relationships, both personal and professional;
- The extent to which women hold authority or positions of leadership...
...are just few of challenges to be discussed at this session. It’s a great occasion to commemorate women’s accomplishments. it’s a special celebration of women’s economic, political and social achievements. Every "overcomed" challenge deserves a celebration!
Aleksandra Veleva Cregler is born and raised in Macedonia (Eastern Europe). Coming from a long line of educators, she has worked with upper-level governmental departments in her native country, including The President, The Ministries of Education and Foreign Affairs, as well as many diplomatic embassies and consulates. She is an author of a monograph book (The Intercultural Communication within Mass-Culture), which had been awarded on many occasions. Her academic dedication has been recognized with the prestige award for “Best Young Researcher for 2013”. The initial concern of her work is to adapt the theoretical knowledge to actual social situations, producing knowledge that is pragmatic. She was a part of the faculty team at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, and the University of Texas in Tyler. She is also a Board member of the 1 in 3 Foundation. Aleksandra is strongly dedicated to enriching the lives of students outside the classroom, attempting to inspire growth in her students by giving them tools to take into disciplines and into other domains of their life. Among these tools are a sense of curiosity, open-mindedness and a thirst for knowledge.