March 8th is International Women’s Day, and the entire month of March is Women's History Month here in the U.S. Women's History Month began in 1981 when Congress requested the President to proclaim a week in March as "Women's History Week." Over the next five years, Congress continued this practice. In 1987, after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress designated March as “Women’s History Month.” Since 1995, presidents have annually proclaimed March as Women's History Month, celebrating women's contributions and achievements in various fields throughout American history.

Each year, the National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA) selects and publishes the current theme. The theme for Women's History Month in 2025 is "Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations." According to the NWHA, this year’s theme is intended to highlight women's contributions to education, mentorship, and leadership; honor, inspire, educate, and unite communities; and celebrate the role of women in shaping society.

In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating all of the inspiring and dedicated women of FPG, who are represented by their work, their publications, through news stories, and more across our website.

Below are links to profile stories featuring some of these incredible women—scientists, specialists, and faculty fellows—whose work in research and evaluation, implementation, technical assistance, and outreach promotes positive developmental and educational outcomes for children of all backgrounds and all abilities from the earliest years here in North Carolina, throughout the United States, and around the world.

FPG Profiles

FPG Profile: Heather Aiken
FPG Profile: Danielle Allen
FPG Profile: Jessica Amsbary
FPG Profile: Denise J. Bennett
FPG profile: Megan Bookhout
FPG Profile: Camille Catlett
FPG profile: Kylie Garber
FPG Profile: Paula Grubbs
FPG Profile: Christine Harradine
FPG Profile: Lena Harris
FPG Profile: Rebekah Hornak
FPG Profile: Stephanie Kennedy
FPG Profile: Lisa Kristianson
FPG Profile: Sherra Lawrence
FPG Profile: Schatzi McCarthy
FPG Profile: Capri Banks
FPG Profile: Tamara Robertson
FPG Profile: Rebecca Roppolo
FPG Profile: Ann Sam
FPG Profile: Nissa Towe-Goodman
FPG Profile: Jada Walker
FPG Profile: Joy Yin

FPG Faculty Fellow Profiles

Faculty Fellow Profile: Dara Chan
Faculty Fellow Profile: Dorothy Cilenti
Faculty Fellow Profile: Shauna Cooper
FPG Faculty Fellow profile: Dorothy Espelage
Faculty Fellow Profile: Simona Goldin
Faculty Fellow Profile: Kara Hume
Faculty Fellow Profile: Kimberly Jenkins
Faculty Fellow Profile: Laura Klinger
Faculty Fellow Profile: Desiree Murray
FPG Faculty Fellow profile: Brianne Tomaszewski
Faculty Fellow Profile: Jessica Steinbrenner