Blink#2: 85 Broads

85 Broads is a chapter at Tufts of the larger global network. It focuses on trying to get more women involved in areas like finance, business, non-profits, etc where we don't usually see as many women.

1.Can you tell me a little bit about the work you do in Somerville?
As a chapter, we don't do any work, per say, in the area of Somerville, but we do work with women at Tufts to try to get them more involved in areas like finance and business. However, the larger global network of 85 Broads focuses on the entire world and therefore, would include women from the area of Somerville.

2.How is your organization dealing with the economic downturn? Is it affecting your organization? What about the population that your organization serves?
The economic downturn is clearly affecting everyone. It has not directly affected our organization in the ways things are run, but it has affected what we are able to do with the outside community in terms of events. The economic downturn has not affected the population that we serve, since we are a Tufts organization.

3.In your opinion, what is the main economic need in Somerville?
Like any other area, Somerville needs good leadership and tight finances in order to survive the economic recession.

4.We're trying to understand how people and organizations in Somerville are connected. What are the three most important partnerships you have -- OR -- the organizations you work most closely with?
a) 85 Broads Global Network
b) Career Services
c) other finance/economic related groups on campus