Women Who Lead: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Our Communities - Part II: A Tribute to LuJuana Hood - Af-Am Point of View

Women Who Lead: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Our Communities - Part II: A Tribute to LuJuana Hood - Af-Am Point of View

As we welcome spring, I often think of my dear friend, LuJuana Hood. As we approach the sixth year of her passing, I reflect on what a wonderful friend she was. LuJuana Hood was the founding director of the Pan-African Historical Museum USA (PAHMUSA), based in Springfield, Massachusetts. When I think of the unsung heroes of our communities, I would be remiss not to put her at the top of the list.

#EELISASheInnovates - A Tribute to Women Who Shape and Inspire Our Alliance

To mark International Women’s Day and continue celebrating throughout March and April, EELISA launched the #EELISASheInnovates campaign—an initiative dedicated to spotlighting extraordinary women from the past and present who have contributed to science, technology, engineering, and innovation across our network. Each of the 10 EELISA member institutions selected one woman—either historically significant or currently active—whose work inspires th