The Pudding
The sweet proof of research to back up what you already know about summer camp. Join Travis Allison and Dr. Mandi Baker as they focus in on prominent and emerging research in the summer camp world and share the ways that camp professionals can leverage that research to get more kids to camp.
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The Pudding
Transforming Leadership Beyond the Binary - with Dr. Kiah DeVona - The Pudding #20
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Insights on Gender Stereotypes and Expanding Leadership Styles in Camps
In this episode of The Pudding, hosts Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison interview Dr. Kiah DeVona, a recent PhD graduate from the University of Connecticut. Kiah discusses her research on gender and leadership in camp settings, notably focusing on how camps can support women and non-binary individuals in leadership roles and the impact of gender stereotypes on leaders in day camps. The team also explores the broader implications of leadership structures and the importance of fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all genders in camp leadership.
- 00:00 Meet the Hosts & Kiah’s Path to Camp Research
- 02:35 Exploring Gender Stereotypes and Leadership in Camps
- 09:26 The Importance of Traditionally “Feminine” Leadership Skills
- 15:24 Promoting Inclusive Leadership at Camps
- 21:22 Shifting Thinking Around Leadership Styles
- 27:18 Communicating Safety & Care Over Fun to Parents
- 30:57 Encouraging Women and Non-Binary Leaders
- 32:29 Future Directions & Episode Wrap-up
Your Hosts
- Dr. Mandi Baker, Researcher - Summer Camp, Outdoor Recreation, Sociology and Hospitality/Tourism - getlamped@gmail.com
- Travis Allison, Summer Camp Consultant - Go Camp Pro - travis@gocamp.pro
- Dr. Kiah DeVona, Adjunct Faculty, UConn Neag School of Education - kiah.devona@uconn.edu
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