Holly Kearl is an expert on the topic of gender-based violence, including street harassment and sexual harassment in schools and on college campuses. Street harassment can be defined as unwanted comments, gestures, and actions forced on a stranger in a public place without their consent. Kearl is the founder of the nonprofit organization, ‘Stop Street Harassment’ and is a consultant for organizations like the United Nations, Aspen Institute and the State Department. She has authored three books and two national studies. Since 2010, she’s given more than 135 talks, 250 media interviews and authored more than 60 published articales for outlets like the New York Times, Washington Post, and the Guardian. This event is free and open to the public. (A Women’s Week 2016 Event)