TODAY’S BASQUE WOMEN LEADERS
October 21, 2023
Women’s roles have evolved within Basque communities since the early days of boardinghouses; this evolution is the sum of a few things, including societal shifts, education, and upbringing, all sprinkled with a whole lot of leftover “indarra” (“strength”). As such, women are incorporating this and bringing it back to their respective Basque communities.
Panelists:
Zoe Bray
Artist
Reno, NV
Esther Ciganda
Educator/Entrepreneur/Former Athlete/
Team Leader and President of the U.S. Federation of Pelota
Moses Lake, WA
Nerea Lete
Professor of Basque in the World Languages Department
Boise State University
Boise, ID
Argia Beristain
Senior Associate VP for Development,
Boise State University
Boise, ID
Madalen Bieter Lete
Radio Show Founder/Physical Therapist
Boise, ID
Marie Laxague Rosecrans, Moderator
Assistant Secretary and Board Member of the San Francisco Basque Cultural Center and Co-Chair of its Digital Committee. She also leads the Mendigoizaleak hiking group for its members and friends.
San Francisco, CA