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Amelia Costigan

Amelia Costigan was a member of the Catalyst Information Center from 2011 to 2023. She played an integral on the strategic development of numerous Catalyst knowledge products including, Trend Briefs, Quick Takes, Ask Catalyst Express, and CatalystX. Most recently, she was a lead content developer for the Information Center’s eLearning Knowledge Bursts, Catalyst’s short skill-building training for Supporters.

Prior to joining Catalyst, Amelia worked as an art director with a focus on strategic content creation and content packaging in the non-profit sector.

Amelia holds an MLIS and an MFA in painting.

Amelia's Latest Work

Gender Bias

The Double-Bind Dilemma for Women in Leadership (Infographic)

Gender stereotypes and the “think leader, think male” mindset create a no-win situation for women leaders. 

Recruitment and Retention

CEO Activism (Trend Brief)

CEOs and leaders are speaking out and taking action on social issues including race, gender, and immigration.

Artificial Intelligence

AI and Equitable Hiring in a Post-Pandemic World (Trend Brief)

Being intentional regarding bias in the hiring process is crucial for rebuilding a diverse workforce.

Woman leading a meeting
Gender Representation

Socioeconomic Board Diversity (Trend Brief)

Having women on board is a start. But socioeconomic board diversity means also representing the interests of non-executive employees.

Artificial Intelligence

How AI Reinforces Gender Stereotypes (Trend Brief)

Artificial Intelligence is only as good as humans design it to be, and humans still have work to do.

Recruitment and Retention

5 Actions Managers Can Take To Break The Gender Bias Cycle (Webinar Recording)

This webinar recording outlines the five actions managers can take to break the cycle of gender bias in development opportunities.

Career Breaks & Returnships – Key Strategies for Organizations (Webinar Recording)

Listen to this webinar recording to hear best practices to start creating a more open and supportive workplace for all.

Recruitment and Retention

Break the Cycle – HR Experts (Tool)

HR Experts: Learn more about how to revamp your current methods by downloading this Supporter-only tool.

Gender Bias

Break the Cycle – Managers (Tool)

Managers: Learn how to ensure you are giving equal access to “hot jobs” by downloading this Supporter-only tool.

Bias & Stereotypes

Break the Cycle – Senior Leaders (Tool)

Senior Leaders: Learn more about setting the right tone with your behavior by downloading this Supporter-only tool.

Making Flexibility Work (Webinar Recording)

This webinar discussed the types of flex work options, and how employers and employees can negotiate flexible workplace policies that work for everyone.