Publications
We focus on developing leaders, advancing policy, and taking action to solve today's most pressing challenges.
WE Lead Scholar Riham Adel inspires young leaders through mentorship program
Leadership in Afghanistan -- Dr. Sakena Yacoobi
Dr. Sakena Yacoobi received the 2022 George W. Bush Institute Citation for her decades of work empowering women and providing leadership and education to her fellow citizens in Afghanistan. In this conversation at the 2022 Forum on Leadership, she shares how her efforts to cultivate love and respect across the deep divisions made throughout history gives hope to generations of women and children.
Investing in Our Future -- Mrs. Obama and Mrs. Bush
In 2014, First Ladies Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Michelle Obama were joined by moderator Cokie Roberts to discuss their unique and powerful platform -- empowering young girls and women around the globe.
Aya Chebbi - International Women's Day
As a 22-year old, Aya Chebbi’s voice was at the heart of the democratic revolution in Tunisia in Northern Africa. Now, 10 years later, she is still committed to fighting for human rights — including gender equity here on International Women’s Day.
Bush Institute Gender Advocates You Should Know This International Women’s Day
Dr. Juliet Garcia - The Richness of the Texas-Mexico Border
Dr. Juliet Garcia is a product of the Texas-Mexico border. She was born in Brownsville, Texas, to parents who diligently saved $10 at a time to make sure she got a college education. Not only did she get that education, she eventually became the first Mexican-American female to head a U.S. college or university.
Episode 04: Jan Langbein - Supporting Community Resources
Nonprofit organizations that directly help people in need are still tirelessly working to continue to support their communities. Jan Langbein, CEO of the Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support in Dallas, returns as a guest on the Strategerist to detail how increasingly dangerous the situation is for those in an abusive home. But she also reminds us how people and communities are pulling together to support each other.
Episode 07: Margaret Spellings— A Life in Education Policy
Former Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings shares what she would focus on if she was running for president and the nickname she got saddled with in the 90’s.
Episode 05: Karen Hughes— Clarity, Conviction, and Compassion
Karen Hughes was a key counselor to President Bush, but is proudest of the titles wife and mother. She shares how she balanced it all and found ways to put family first.