Born in California in 1949, Carolyn Howe, one of the founders of the Worcester Women’s History Project, dedicated her life to being an educator, advocate for women's issues, and mother. After earning her PhD in sociology from the University of Wisconsin, Carolyn landed her ideal job, teaching full- time at Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. Moving across America and Mexico throughout her childhood, Carolyn learned “to make a community, even if it's just a few people- people who share your values and who want to see a better world. And then you don't feel as alone.” This valuable advice is something that she emphasizes today as an educator and advocate. Having faced inequality and social injustice first-hand during her lifetime, this led her to form the Working Women’s Association, where she helped organize a strike to advocate for women’s equality regarding wages and health care. Furthermore, Carolyn became President of the Worcester Women’s History Project during its 150th anniversary convention. As a current member of the Worcester community, Carolyn continues to share her lifelong passion of advocating for feminism and social injustice.
