047: Embracing the Sacred in 4th Wave Feminism with Alka Arora

Dr. Alka Arora is an associate professor in the Women's Spirituality program at CIIS, where she has been teaching since 2011. She received her PhD in Womens’ Studies from the University of Washington. For over a decade, Dr. Arora has been developing the field of integral feminist education and feminist spiritual activism, working alongside sister scholars to offer a transdisciplinary and socially engaged approach to the study of gender, spirituality, and religion. Dr. Arora serves as a thought leader on feminist spirituality, integral feminist education, and veganism via her writing, public talks, and interactive workshops. She has spoken at over forty national and international conferences, including the Parliament of World Religions, National Women’s Studies Association, American Academy of Religion, and International Leadership Association. She is also a certified facilitator of Gender Equity and Reconciliation International (GERI) workshops, which draw upon truth-telling and dialogue to transform gender relations. In addition to teaching at CIIS, Dr. Arora offers coaching and consulting in the areas of women’s spirituality, leadership, and higher education. SUPPORT: You can book a session to work one-on-one with Alka at alkaarora.com/coach-consultant FOLLOW: You can find Alka on her website, alkaarora.com, on Instagram @alka.arora_phd and on LinkedIn.