Events
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Upcoming events
October 17, 2024 - boston, ma
Inclusion by Design - State of Play: Women in Sport
How can Design & Policy help build a safer, more hospitable "field of play" for HER.
The Inclusion by Design event will explore the intersection of design and policy to create a safer, more hospitable environment for female athletes. We will hear from female athletes and discuss the unique challenges they face, while focusing on policy, product design, and training. Event attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to build a supportive "field of play" for women, and practical strategies to advocate for change in their own fields throughout the Harvard Community and beyond.
From footwear, wearable technology, to menstrual health products, female athletes face a range of challenges that impact their performance and well-being. Inclusion by Design: State of Play, Design for Women in Sport will bring together scholars, elite athletes, and thought leaders to discuss actionable solutions. This event strives to emphasize that keeping girls and women engaged in sports requires a collaborative team effort and highlights the importance of community.
Speakers: Christine Yu, author Up to Speed; Olympic gold medalist Lauren Scruggs; and Jamie Mittelman, founder of Flame Bearers
Details: 5pm - 6:30pm ET, The Node (SEC Rm 2.203), Science and Engineering Complex, 150 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134
past events
April 3, 2024 - virtual
Emory College Center for the Study of Human Health: Health Storytelling Q&A Series
Details: 7-8pm ET
March 11, 2024 - brooklyn, NY
In celebration of Women’s History Month, join me and adidas Runners NYC to discuss everything from the systemic injustices embedded in sports and science, the effects of hormonal birth control on female athletes, and ways to better understand our body's needs to optimize training at all stages of life.
Details: 6pm ET, Hoxton Hotel, 97 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
March 2, 2024 - New york, NY
She Opened the Door to Health: Empowering Women to Lead Health Lives
Join this day-long conference that will feature keynote sessions as well as panels focused on longevity, reproductive and fertility, health equity, and mental health. I’ll be one of the closing keynote speakers.
Details: 8am - 3pm ET, Faculty House, Columbia University
February 7, 2024 - San francisco, CA
Unleash Her Power: Empowering girls to Reach Their Athletic Potential. Hosted by the National Organization of Minority Athletic Directors (NOMAD), The Bay Area Conference (BAC), Convent & Stuart Hall, and San Francisco University High School
Details: 6:30pm, Convent & Stuart Hall
january 30, 2024 - virtual event
Join Road Runner Sports to discuss UP TO SPEED for their January Book Club!
Details: 9 - 10:30pm ET / 6 - 7:30pm PT
July 12, 2023 - pasadena, CA
Join me for a conversation about Up to Speed and book signing!
Details: 7pm, Run With Us Pasadena: 235 N. Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA
July 11, 2023 - Santa Monica, CA
Suite Run podcast live show! I’m joining Natalie and Jerold Mitchell for a special evening at the Road Runner Sports in Santa Monica.
Details: 7pm - 9pm, Road Runner Sports, 1338 4th St, Santa Monica, CA
June 13, 2023 - Boston, MA
Join me for a conversation about Up to Speed with Mary Cain, founder of Atalanta NYC, 2014 World Junior Champion in the 3000m, and champion for gender equity and well-being in sport.
Details: 7pm, Porter Square Books: Boston Edition, 50 Liberty Drive.
May 22, 2023 - Berkeley, Ca
Join me for a book talk and signing hosted by the Berkeley Athletic Fund.
Details: 6:30pm, Berkeley High School, The M Gym, intersection of Durant Ave and Milvia St.
May 19, 2023 - San Francisco, CA
West coast book launch! Join me for a book talk and signing.
Details: 7pm, Books Inc., 3515 California Street.
May 16, 2023 - New York NY
Book Launch! Come join me for a book talk, signing, and movement class in partnership with Athleta.
Details: 6pm, Athleta Flatiron, 126 Fifth Avenue
April 25, 2023 - New York, NY
Join me for a sneak peak and talk about Up to Speed! Books will be for sale early!
Details: 6pm, NYRR Runcenter, 320 West 57th Street.
April 16, 2023 - Boston, MA
Rewriting the Narrative Authors Panel with Alison Mariella Désir, Lauren Fleshman, Kara Goucher, and Christine Yu, hosted by Suzanne Walmsley of the Boston Athletic Association
Details: 10am, Boston Marathon Expo Live Stage, Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street