Allyson Hamilton
Assistant Director of Development, Children’s Health | University Development and Alumni Relations
What’s on your reading list?
Always 4 or more books at a time. I’m currently reading Shuggie Bain, The Artist’s Way, Letters to a Young Poet, and The Goldfinch.
What's an issue you think remains overlooked or under-addressed in terms of women in the professional world?
Empowerment around menstruation is so important. I’m very passionate about engaging in thoughtful dialogue with women about the cyclical nature of our bodies, and how we can work with our cycles to our highest benefit, breaking away from the negative, patriarchal narratives surrounding PMS, shame around our periods (and bodies more broadly), etc. Women’s bodies have the power to grow and birth new life, yet there is still so much that we don’t know about how our cycles benefit us, day to week to month. And don't get me started on maternity leave in this country...
What’s a favorite movie or TV Show you’ve watched recently?
The Turkish film Mustang.