Invited Speaker
Garrett Brogan
PhD Candidate
Texas A&M University
I will explore social capital’s impact on connecting women entrepreneurs to artisan cooperatives in East Africa. I will share the impact these cooperatives had on their lives, such as diet, socio-economic status, and social well-being. I will share from both the leaders’ and the women’s perspectives. My presentation will highlight the deep connections within these communities and how women have banded together to help uplift themselves, their families, and their communities.
About the presenter:
Garrett S. Brogan is a PhD Candidate at Texas A&M University studying Agricultural Leadership Education and Communications while emphasizing International Agriculture Development. He completed his Bachelor’s degree at Utah State University in International Agribusiness. His current research focuses on women’s empowerment in developing countries through artisan goods, agriculture, and policy change. He has development experience across Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. He has lived abroad in East Africa for volunteer mission trips and research expeditions. He loves exploring the great outdoors, running, and traveling the globe.
About Our Webinar Series
This event is part of our regular webinar sessions for social capital researchers including PhD/master students. These sessions include invited presentations from prominent scholars as well as presentations by PhD students and experts in professional practice.
For social capital researchers, these sessions are an opportunity to hear about the latest social capital research and insights from scholars working on the concept. They can be a great way to connect with people, to get advice, discuss ideas or issues, get suggestions for literature to read, or you can just listen.
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