About The Magazine
NEWCOMB is an annual production of the Newcomb Alumnae Association and the Newcomb Institute.
NEWCOMB is printed using income from interest-bearing endowed funds at the Newcomb Institute, including the Newcomb Alumnae Periodical Fund, established through the kindness of Ann Hodge Macomber (NC ’47). Mailing costs are supported by proceeds from the Mignon Faget Newcomb Jewelry Collection.
What Is Newcomb Institute?
The H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College Institute (Newcomb Institute) is an interdisciplinary, academic center of Tulane University
Our Mission
We are an academic institute advancing research, training, and practice focused on gender equity and empowerment so all people, regardless of their social characteristics, can achieve their full potential academically, socially, professionally, and in positions of leadership. We work with students and community partners to create the next generation of gender equity scholars and leaders.
Newcomb Institute Research Priorities
Our multidisciplinary feminist approach involves generating scholarly work, convening stakeholders, and documenting histories of people who have faced systematic gender-based marginalization. Through this work, we seek to generate knowledge and evidence-based solutions that address the barriers faced by women, girls, and gender-diverse people and that considers how restrictive gender norms harm all people including men and boys. In collaboration with academic institutions, policymakers, and civil society organizations we seek to influence policies and practices that promote gender equity and inclusivity.
Priority areas for research and training (2023-2028):
- Protection of sexual and reproductive health and rights
- Prevention of gender-based and discriminatory violence, including intimate partner violence, sexual harassment and sexual assault, and homophobic and transphobic discrimination
- Strengthening positive civic and community engagement through development of student leaders and community members as change agents
2023 Issue Contributors
Executive Director
Anita Raj, Ph.D., M.S.
Managing Editor
Lauren Gaines (LA ’20)
Graphic Designers
Rebecca O’Malley Gipson (PA ’21)
Website
Miranda Diaz (SEE ’25)
Rebecca O’Malley Gipson (PA ’21)
Contributors
Julie Henriquez Aldana, Ph.D.
Cara Becker (LA ’15)
Clare Daniel, Ph.D.
Audrey Davis-Brand (B ’26)
Bernadette Floresca
Lauren Gaines (LA ’20, PA *23)
Rebecca O’Malley Gipson (PA ’21)
Jacquelyne Thoni Howard, Ph.D.
Laura Kreller (PA ’22, *25)
Emily Kreller (LA ’26)
Chloe Raub (NC ’07)
Aidan Smith, Ph.D.
Annika Vanderspek (LA ’25)
Laura Wolford
Photography
Associated Press
Stephanie Berger
Malcolm Crowther
Cheryl Gerber
Getty Images
Howard-Tilton Memorial Library/Tulane University
Digital Library
Laura Hanifin
Marinaro Gallery
Newcomb Archives and Nadine Vorhoff Collection
Nancy R. Schiff
Kristen Hatgi Sink
Archived Issue Contributors
2022 Issue Contributors
Interim Executive Director
Laura Wolford
Managing Editor
Lauren Gaines (LA ’20)
Graphic Designers
Rebecca Gipson
Lauren Gaines (LA ’20)
Web Designers
Rebecca Gipson
Technology and Digital Humanities Lab Interns:
Rachel Tabor
Naomi Stoner
Jingzhi Yang
Kailen Mitchell
Contributors
Julie Henriquez Aldana, Ph.D.
Clare Daniel, Ph.D.
Lauren Gaines (LA ’20)
Geneva Longlois-Marney
Lauren Wethers (LA ’15, *16)
Laura Wolford
Photographers
Cheryl Gerber
2021 Issue Contributors
Executive Director
Sally J. Kenney
Managing Editor
Lauren Gaines (LA ’20)
Graphic Designers
Rebecca Gipson
Lauren Gaines (LA ’20)
Web Designers
Rachel Tabor
Kailen Mitchell
Jacquelyne Thoni Howard
Rebecca Gipson
Contributors
Julie Henriquez Aldana
Camille Boechler (LA *21)
Beth Chauvin
Jacquelyne Thoni Howard
Geneva Longlois-Marney
Lucien Mensah (SSE ’21, LA *22)
Andi Richardson (NC ’99)
Gabe Christian-Solá
Sue Strachan (NC ’86)
Lauren Wethers. (LA ’15, *16)
Laura Wolford
Photographers
Cheryl Gerber
Jacquelyne Thoni Howard
2020 Issue Contributors
Executive Director
Sally J. Kenney
Managing Editor
Katie Small
Digital Designer
Emily O’Connell
Graphic Designer
Aisha Champagne
Contributors
Camille Boechler (LA *21)
Madeline Bolin (LA ‘23)
Emma Brick-Hezeau (LA ‘21)
Jasmine Davidson (LA ‘20)
Roger Dunaway
Elizabeth Townsend Gard
Michael P. Kuczynski
Maya Schioppo (LA ‘22)
Gabe Christian-Solá
Sue Strachan (NC ‘86)
Photographers
Paula Burch-Celentano
Cheryl Gerber
Jeff Johnston
Liz King
Chinwe Orie
Kevin Scott
Katie Small
2019 Issue Contributors
Executive Director
Sally J. Kenney
Managing Editor
Katie Small
Graphic Designer
Aisha Champagne
Contributors
Camille Boechler (LA *21)
Madeline Bolin (LA ‘23)
Emma Brick-Hezeau (LA ‘21)
Jasmine Davidson (LA ‘20)
Roger Dunaway
Elizabeth Townsend Gard
Michael P. Kuczynski
Maya Schioppo (LA ‘22)
Gabe Christian-Solá
Sue Strachan (NC ‘86)
Photographers
Paula Burch-Celentano
Cheryl Gerber
Jeff Johnston
Liz King
Chinwe Orie
Kevin Scott
Katie Small
2018 Issue Contributors
Executive Director
Sally J. Kenney
Managing Editor
Katie Small
Graphic Designer
Aisha Champagne
Contributors
Camille Boechler (LA *21)
Madeline Bolin (LA ‘23)
Emma Brick-Hezeau (LA ‘21)
Jasmine Davidson (LA ‘20)
Roger Dunaway
Elizabeth Townsend Gard
Michael P. Kuczynski
Maya Schioppo (LA ‘22)
Gabe Christian-Solá
Sue Strachan (NC ‘86)
Photographers
Paula Burch-Celentano
Cheryl Gerber
Jeff Johnston
Liz King
Chinwe Orie
Kevin Scott
Katie Small
2017 Issue Contributors
Executive Director
Sally J. Kenney
Managing Editor
Katie Small
Graphic Designer
Aisha Champagne
Contributors
Camille Boechler (LA *21)
Madeline Bolin (LA ‘23)
Emma Brick-Hezeau (LA ‘21)
Jasmine Davidson (LA ‘20)
Roger Dunaway
Elizabeth Townsend Gard
Michael P. Kuczynski
Maya Schioppo (LA ‘22)
Gabe Christian-Solá
Sue Strachan (NC ‘86)
Photographers
Paula Burch-Celentano
Cheryl Gerber
Jeff Johnston
Liz King
Chinwe Orie
Kevin Scott
Katie Small