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Ellen Bravo

 
 
   
 
 
Director of 9to5, National Association of Working Women

Ellen Bravo is director of 9to5, National Association of Working Women, a grassroots organization founded in 1973 which strengthens women's ability to win economic justice. A popular speaker, Ellen is frequently interviewed by the media on working women's issues. A business editor at the Milwaukee Journal once described her talks as  moving, witty and sometimes bawdy. 

Stopping Sexual Harassment

Find out what sexual harassment is and what it isn't - and how to prevent it or stop it quickly should it occur. Ellen Bravo has been conducting anti-harassment trainings since 1985 for a wide array of groups, from Kansas City firefighters to top managers at Manpower. The Vice-Provost of University of Cincinnati described Ellen's session on investigating complaints as  the most useful training I've ever attended on any subject.  The general counsel of the International Association of Machinists called Ellen  simply the best teacher I've ever seen.  Ellen Bravo is available for in-depth workshops as well as keynote presentations.

Scrapping the Superwoman Syndrome

Ellen Bravo says the worst garment ever designed for women isn't the corset or pantyhose - it's the superwoman cape. Only Clark Kent had to be Superman, but all working women are expected to be Superwomen. Using humor and interactive exercises, Ellen dispenses practical, down-to-earth advice about how to manage the often conflicting demands of work and family - and still have time to take care of yourself.

How to Have a Job AND a Life: Not for Women Only

Male college students say they want to be better fathers than their fathers were. Female students want to have families without sacrificing their careers. Can you be successful without working 24/7? How do you make time to find a mate - and what do you do when you have kids? Ellen Bravo offers students concrete tips for how to find the balance they're seeking. With humor, lively discussion and well-researched examples, Ellen enlightens and entertains, drawing on 20 years experience as head of the working women's group 9to5. Students describe her talks as  inspiring,   hilarious,  and  perfect!  Bob Drago, head of the Work-Life program at Penn State, says Ellen's success as a speaker comes from her ability to be  at once profound and practical, funny and very serious. Ellen is a passionate visionary with a very down-to-earth agenda, and a great sense of humor. Five stars!