"Tea at 1325" Bonus Episode

Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP)

Hello, I'm Lisa Larson. I'm an expert in leadership development, and after having had the good fortune to work with the GCSP in several of their Inspiring Women Leaders programs, in 2020 I was invited to join them as a fellow of Women Peace and Security [part of the Global Fellowship Initiative thanks to the sponsorship of the US mission to the United Nations in Geneva. 2020 coincided with the 20th anniversary of the landmark UN Security Council resolution 1325, which laid out the Women Peace and Security agenda. I wanted to get the perspectives of different people on how they view the current state of Women Peace and Security. And since we were unfortunately all stuck at home, I had informal chats with them virtually, and we called the resulting four part Podcast Series Tea at 1325. I'm grateful for the positive response we've received about the podcast, and now I'd like to offer a bonus episode. I asked each of the people I interviewed what advice they would give to a young person just starting their career in the field of peace and security, and I shared it with an inspiring young woman to get her reactions. I hope you enjoy the conversation. I'd like to welcome Heather McDonald. Heather, would you mind introducing yourself a little bit about what you do?