For Young & Early Career Scholars

IAFFE's Young Scholars Committee is a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive space for those who self-identify as early-career researchers or are new to the world of feminist economics. We understand that navigating the academic landscape can be challenging, and we're here to help you connect with like-minded individuals who share your interests and aspirations.

These are some of the programs and initiatives we have in store to foster a sense of community and collaboration:

  • Online Events: The Young Scholars Committee, in collaboration with the Online Events Committee, organizes a variety of events tailored for young and early career scholars. These events aim to facilitate engaging dialogues, provide support, and integrate participants into the IAFFE community.
     
  • Monthly Reading Group: Engage in stimulating discussions with your peers by participating in our Monthly Reading Group. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore key texts and delve deeper into the world of feminist economics. Stay tuned for details on upcoming sessions.

  • Mentorship Program: We are currently piloting our Mentorship Program, which aims to connect early career scholars with experienced mentors in the field. This mentorship provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights, guidance, and support as you progress in your academic and professional journey.

To stay updated on our programs and announcements, please complete this form. We look forward to having you as part of our growing community and working together to advance IAFFE’s mission.

Meet the YSC Chairs for 2024/2025

                          

Chair: Lygia Sabbag Fares
Economics Professor at John Jay College (City University of New York - CUNY). Faculty at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research specializing in Political Economy and Economics. Brazilian, Ph.D. in Development Economics: Social and  Labor Economics, UNICAMP, and visiting scholar at York University, Toronto, Canada. Master of Arts in Labor Policies and Globalization at Kassel University, Germany. Certificate in Labor Economics (UNICAMP), and Bachelor of Arts in International Relations. Research focus: Capitalism and its particularities in underdeveloped countries, and labor and gender. Held positions as Director of the Department of Alternative Income at the Municipal Secretary’s office for Policies for Women for the City of São Paulo and Administrative Coordinator for the International Master’s Program of the Global Labour University at the University of Campinas, Brazil (UNICAMP).


Chair: Noelia Méndez Santolaria
A young Argentinean feminist economist working on macro, fiscal and taxation issues. She lives in Buenos Aires where she works as an independent consultant for civil society organizations while pursuing her master's degree. Noe is an independent consultant and researcher for civil society organizations for Tax Justice such as Espacio de Trabajo para la Equidad Fiscal (ETFE) and Junior Associate at Development Alternatives with Women for a New Era (DAWN). She recently wrote about the amazing work the Young Scholars Committee has helped build within IAFFE in NORRAG's Policy Insights - Meaningful Youth Engagement: Time to Deliver here"

We look forward to having a great year of member-driven initiatives and actions, collaborations and fun. Join us at our monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of every month.

Signed: Lygia and Noelia