Exploring the Barriers and Facilitators of Puerto Rican Women Senior Leadership in New York City Nonprofit Social Service Organizations

Author

Emily Lopez, The Graduate Center, City University of New YorkFollow

Date of Degree

2-2023

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Ph.D.

Program

Social Welfare

Advisor

Luis Barrios

Committee Members

Barbra Teater

Steve Burghardt

Subject Categories

Leadership Studies | Social Work

Keywords

Puerto Rican, Puerto Rican Women, Nonprofit Organizations, Leadership

Abstract

Puerto Rican women in senior leadership positions within nonprofit organizations contribute to the direction and governance of many New York City agencies. The findings in this research bring attention to their experiences and grit in the sector. According to Smith and Nkomo (2022) grit gives women of color in leadership the ability to bounce back after being discouraged and sidelined in their careers or to survive in hypermasculine cultures. Grit is defined as women who lead with passion, perseverance and know who they are (Smith & Nkomo, 2022). This study explores barriers and facilitators encountered by Puerto Rican women who were or are in the New York nonprofit field in executive-level positions.

Recommended Citation

Lopez, Emily, "Exploring the Barriers and Facilitators of Puerto Rican Women Senior Leadership in New York City Nonprofit Social Service Organizations" (2023). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gc_etds/5222