The Women’s and Gender Studies Fund

The Women’s and Gender Studies Fund: Envision, Enrich, Empower is a Buildable Fund Inaugurated by the family of Anna Russo, Accounting Major, Women’s and Gender Studies Minor, PC Class of 2021 in expression of Anna’s appreciation for the Providence College Women’s and Department and her commitment to women’s empowerment and equality and justice for women and all persons.

The Women’s and Gender Studies Fund supports the preservation, sustainment, and growth of the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at Providence College. Key Areas include but are not limited to: Alumni Outreach Programming & Events, Research Assistantships, Documentation, Archives & Artifacts, Material Space & Resources, and Communications & Technology.

Support the Women’s and Gender Studies Department through contributing to: The Women’s and Gender Studies Fund. Designation #201391.

“Two individuals stand side by side in an indoor event space. According to the user, the person on the left is Anna Russo (PC Class of 2021, WGS minor, Accounting major), and the person on the right is Dr. Brooks. The individual on the left is wearing a dark buttoned jacket and blue jeans. The individual on the right is wearing a black dress with decorative embroidery, light-colored tights, and dark shoes. A table with refreshments is visible in the background, along with a few other people in the room.”

Anna Russo’21 WGS Minor & Dr. Abigail Brooks Department Chair of Women’s and Gender Studies

“Five individuals stand together in an indoor event space, according to the user from left to right: Nina Miscioscia (2024), Rachael McMillan (2021), Anna Russo (2021), Cassie Fetter (2024), and Chris Iadeluca (2021). The group stands closely in a row, all facing the camera. The first individual is wearing a long, fitted dark dress. The second individual is wearing dark pants, a striped top, and a long coat. The third individual is wearing a dark buttoned jacket and blue jeans. The fourth individual is wearing a gray long-sleeve top and wide-leg jeans. The fifth individual is wearing a buttoned shirt and light-colored pants. Behind them are tables, posters, and open doorways typical of a campus or event setting.”

Nina Miscioscia’24 WGS Minor, Rachael McMillan’21 WGS Minor, Anna Russo’21 WGS Minor, Cassie Fetter’24 WGS Minor, and Chris Iadeluca’21 WGS Minor

“Two individuals wearing graduation caps and gowns stand close together outdoors, with a tree and a chain‑link fence in the background. According to the user, one individual is PC WGS Minor and PSC Major alum Chris Iadeluca (Class of 2021). Both individuals are dressed in academic regalia with stoles and cords visible. The photo is taken as a close-up selfie.”

Anna Russo’21 WGS Minor & Chris Iadeluca’21 WGS Minor

Abigail T. Brooks, Ph.D.

Department of Women’s and Gender Studies Director / Associate Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies, and Sociology
Library LL 13
401.865.2923
wgs@providence.edu

Kiaina Gomez

Women’s and Gender Studies Administrative Coordinator
Library LL 12
401.865.2924
wgs@providence.edu