Women's History Month

Dean of Emory College

Dean Barbara Krauthamer is an eminent historian of slavery and emancipation in the 19th century American South, a devoted mentor, and an innovative leader. She became dean of Emory College of Arts and Sciences in July 2023.She has authored numerous articles, curated exhibits, and written pieces for general audiences. She appears in the award-winning documentary film Through A Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People. Her research and books have been profiled in many media outlets, including the New York Times, CBS Evening News, National Public Radio, Pacifica Radio, and CNN as well as in media outlets in the U.K. and Europe.

Faculty Member

Tracy McGill joined the faculty of Emory in 2003 and is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Chemistry. Her passion for teaching excellence and genuinely connecting with students has been recognized with many teaching awards. She is a champion of pedagogical and curricular reform in her department’s work called “Chemistry Unbound” and has also worked with an interdisciplinary group of colleagues to design training programs for undergraduate Learning Assistants and a fellowship for graduate students to promote evidence-based pedagogical methods in the classroom. Her most recent endeavor is “The Belonging Project,” which promotes inclusive meeting practices to incorporate a diversity of perspectives in decision-making as a necessary component of departmental excellence. She is a proud Canadian, the chief marshal of Emory University, a clarinetist in a local marching band, a volunteer at her church, and the proud mom of her 7-year old daughter.

Undergraduate Student

Doussou Toure is a senior at Emory College of Arts and Sciences, majoring in Sociology and Global Health. She is deeply passionate about public health and community service, dedicating much of her college career to these areas. Her primary interests lie in Black maternal health and Black education systems, and her research focuses on addressing disparities in these fields while creating spaces on campus for students to engage in equity-focused work.

Through her involvement with Emory’s Civic and Community Engagement Office, Doussou has collaborated with the Atlanta Urban Debate League to promote debate and civic education. She also founded a Service Council to support and build community among student-led service organizations on campus.

Currently, she is exploring graduate programs to pursue a master’s degree in public health, with the goal of becoming a public health director and advisor focused on addressing inequities within the Black community.

Staff Member

Renee Sevy-Hasterok was selected as one of Emory University's Award of Distinction recipients this year. This award is the highest honor for university staff, and it recognizes her exceptional contributions. Renee earned her MSW in 2001 and served as an Oncology Social Worker for 12 years at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital before coming to Emory University in 2019 to work with PhD students in the Department of Economics as the graduate program coordinator. Renee is married with five children and enjoys travel, volunteering, and staying connected in the community.

Alumni

Lucy Moses proudly received her undergraduate degree in Political Science from Emory University in May of 1990. She began her career with the federal judiciary in fall of 1990 and pursued her Master’s in Public Administration at Georgia State University while working full-time. She held several positions within the judiciary including her most recent role (which she held for 27 years) as Jury & Naturalization Administrator. Ms. Moses retired from the judiciary in October, 2024. She is the mother of a daughter who is a Federal Probation Officer and a son who works for the US Tennis Association. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, volunteering and learning Mah Jongg.