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Leadership

The leadership of the Berks is guided by its officers. Questions about the triennial conference, initiatives you would like the Berkshire Conference to undertake, or service on Berkshire Conference Committees should go to the President. Questions about the annual meeting, governance, and communications should go to the Vice President. Questions about major gifts and other tax-deductible contributions to the Berkshire Conference should be directed to the Executive Administrator. If you have a question about membership, registration for the Little Berks, or are not sure to whom your question should be directed, contact the Executive Administrator.

While The Berkshire Conference is guided by its leadership, committees drawn from the membership carry out, and sometimes initiate, the organization’s most important tasks. For the triennial conference, this means a program committee of up to forty members and a local arrangements committee that is at least that large. Prize committees have between 5 and 7 members, and the nominating committee locates candidates for office. Being part of this work gives you an opportunity to shape the future of the organization and network with scholars outside your own institution. If you are interested in being on a committee, please write the Secretary.

2023-2026 Officers

Traci Parker, Vice President, Berkshire Conference of Women Historians

Traci Parker

Vice President
University of California, Davis
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Audra Jennings, Treasurer, Berkshire Conference of Women Historians

Audra Jennings

Treasurer
Western Kentucky University
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Stephanie Rytilahti

Executive Administrator
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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2023-2025 Officers

Rhonda Williams

Co-President
Wayne State University

Ji-Yeon Yuh

Co-President
Northwestern University

Stephanie Richmond

Secretary
Norfolk University
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2020 – 2023 Officers

Barbara Molony

Co-President
Santa Clara University

Judy Tzu-Chun Wu

Co-President
University of California, Irvine

Deidre Cooper Owens

Vice President
University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Julie A. Gallagher

Secretary
Penn State, Brandywine

Traci Parker

Treasurer
University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Sandra Trudgen Dawson

Executive Administrator

Stephanie Richmond

Newsletter Editor
Norfolk University

Trustees

Cynthia R. Greenlee, Trustee

Cynthia R. Greenlee

Writer. Historian. Thinker.

Leisa Meyer, Trustee

Leisa Meyer

William & Mary

Barbara Molony, Trustee

Barbara Molony

Santa Clara University

Jessica Pliley, Trustee

Jessica Pliley

Texas State University

Yelana Sims, Trustee

Yelana Sims

Penn State Abington

 

Committees

Prize Committees

Katrina Gulliver

Katrina Gulliver

Article Prize Committee, Chair
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Julie de Chantal

Julie de Chantal

Book Prize Committee, Chair
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Nominating Committee

Diedre Cooper Owens

Deidre Cooper Owens

Nominating Committee, Chair
University of Connecticut

Ariella Rotramel

Connecticut College

Emma Amador

University of Connecticut

In Memoriam: Sandra Trudgen Dawson

Sandra Trudgen Dawson, historian of modern Britain, popular culture, medicine and women's health, a mother, a wife, and the executive administrator of the Berkshire Conference of Women Historians passed away suddenly on May 18, 2024. A dear friend and lifeline to four cycles of the officers of the organization, Sandra is deeply missed as a colleague and friend to many Berks members. We invite you to share your memories and photos of Sandra as a member and key figure in the Berkshire Conference, as a teacher, a scholar and a friend. To share your … Read More >>

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Prizes

Two Women Fencing,. ca. 1885

The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians awards two annual book and article prizes in the following categories: A first book that deals substantially with the history of women, gender, and/or sexuality. A first book in any field of history that does not focus on the history of women, gender, and/or sexuality. … Read More »

History

Group of women historians, early 20th century

The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians was founded in 1930 by Louise Fargo Brown of Vassar College and Louise Ropes Loomis of Wells College. Initially called the Lakeville History Group, after the Connecticut retreat where early meetings were held, the organization became the Berkshire Conference to reflect its new … Read More »

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The Berkshire Conference is a member-driven organization, which means that we are eager to hear from you. Have ideas about how the website would work better for you? Let us know! Our Executive Director will get back to you within two weeks, even just to let you know how we plan to follow up. In … Read More >>

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Suzanne Lacey, Between the Door and the Street, 2013. (Source: Wikimedia Commons) Forms part of: The Brooklyn Museum (Brooklyn Museum)

Become a Member The Berkshire Conference of Women Historians is a vital network of scholars that welcomes all women in the historical profession. We offer two kinds of events: our triennial … Read More »

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