Meet Mia Strubel Iram, our newest Weitz Fellow at the Women’s Fund!
Mia is a recent graduate of Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, where she studied Political Science and International Relations. While at Carleton, Mia worked at the Center for Community and Civic Engagement in the Peace, Conflict and Democracy cohort, helping to plan and facilitate community conversations on different issues facing the Carleton and larger Northfield community. Mia was also involved in abortion rights efforts on campus, serving as a leader in the Students for Reproductive Freedom group and a campus ambassador for Pro-Choice Minnesota. Mia is eager to support Women’s Fund goals of addressing gender inequity and creating spaces to discuss difficult issues pertaining to gender.
In her free time, Mia enjoys running, cooking and attempting to brew kombucha!
We are so excited to continue getting to know Mia, and we asked her a few questions so you can get to know her, too!
What’s your favorite part of working at the Women’s Fund so far?
I just started at the Women’s Fund, but so far, I love the work environment. Everyone is super welcoming and passionate about the work they do!
Describe the Women’s Fund in three words?
Creative, passionate and unique
Best thing about living/working in Omaha?
I am excited to explore all the different neighborhoods and find my favorite spots for food and coffee!
When you’re not working, what’s your favorite thing to do?
Eating (and cooking) yummy food and exploring new running spots
What’s one goal you hope to accomplish in the next year?
Get a better feel for how non-profits operate and understand the different gender inequities facing people in Nebraska and how the Women’s Fund works to address those issues and support the local community.
What’s the most interesting or unusual job you’ve ever done?
In college I worked for the Center for Community Engagement. Not only was it a super fun office environment to work in, but I got to engage with the community and interact with local partners beyond school.
What are you listening to these days?
SZA!
If Hollywood made a movie about you, who would you like to see cast as you?
Sarah Jessica Parker