As part of Tufts University’s 2025 Women’s Leadership Program (WLP), Prof. Rana Dajani delivered an inspiring lecture to a group of mid-career women faculty members participating in the program. Held at Tufts University in Massachusetts, USA, the event was part of the program’s ongoing effort to promote inclusive, impactful leadership in academia.
Prof. Dajani, founder of the We Love Reading program, focused her lecture on the intersection of scientific research, education, and social innovation.
Her message resonated strongly with the Women’s Leadership Program’s core themes: intersectionality, resilience, and inclusive leadership. Attendees engaged in thought-provoking discussions around the role of faculty leaders in shaping equitable and transformative academic environments.
The Women’s Leadership Program at Tufts is a year-long, cohort-based initiative designed to support the growth and development of women faculty in leadership roles. Through monthly sessions, the program offers participants leadership coaching, peer networking, and skills-based workshops focused on navigating institutional and societal challenges in higher education.
Tufts University is internationally recognized for its commitment to civic engagement, global impact, and inclusive academic excellence, making it an ideal setting for forward-thinking conversations on leadership and equity.