Talks
The "Labor Problem": Can we Create Just Supply Chains in the Global Economy?
Hull Lecture, presented at Swarthmore College, Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, sponsored by President and Provost, November 3, 2017.
Does Compliance Pay? Firm-level Trade and Social Institutions
Presented at Bocconi University, Milan, Italy. June 20, 2017.
Deliberation and University Governance: The Case of Brown University’s Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan
Presented at Ideas That Matter: A Conference in Honor of the Work and Teaching of Joshua Cohen, Stanford University, January 2017.
Governing Global Supply Chains: What Works Well? What Works Less Well? Lessons for Future Research
Presented at:
- 5th International Social Life Cycle Assessment Conference, T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, June 2016.
- Fair Labor Association Board Meeting, June 8, 2016.
- Invernizzi Center for Research on Innovation, Organization, Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Bocconi University, Milan, Italy, April 21, 2016..
- SNS, The Center for Business and Policy Studies, Stockholm, Sweden, June 2, 2016.
- New Conversations Project, Cornell University ILR School: Sustainable Labor Practices in Global Supply Chains, October 12, 2015.
Best Practices and Responsible Business Conduct in Supply Chains
Corporate Program Executive Roundtable, Council Foreign Relations, Washington, DC, March 16, 2016.
Application of Due Diligence in the Complex and Fast-Paced Sector
Panel Member, OECD Roundtable on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Supply Chain, October 1, 2015.
From Made to Making in America: Perspectives on U.S. Manufacturing Over 25 Years
Presented at the Industry Studies Conference, Kansas City, MO, May 28, 2015
From Apple to Nike: Making Globalization Work for All
Presented at University of Connecticut, Annual Economic and Social Rights Lecture, February 23, 2015.
The Global Garment Industry Post Rana Plaza. What Works?
Presented at ILO/IFC Better Work Program’s Global Buyers Forum, New York City, November 3, 2014.
Media
Faculty in Focus: The Podcast provides a glimpse into the work of some of Brown’s most compelling faculty members. Through interviews with Provost Richard Locke, professors demystify their work and offer insights into what sparked their interest and what continues to drive their curiosity today. It is one of many efforts intended to elevate awareness of the faculty and the work that they’re doing across campus that is making a difference locally and globally.
Future of Work panel session as part of the 10th annual “Reinventing Higher Education” conference, organized though a partnership between Brown and I.E. University. (view)
Inaugural Faculty in Focus Staff Lecture Series, November 8, 2017, cosponsored by the Office of the Provost and President's Staff Advisory Council. WATCH
Remarks at Society For Progress 2016 Medal Laureates Announcement WATCH
"Buying With a Conscience"
Keynote address and panel discussion focusing on working conditions at garment factories in Bangladesh. Hosted at the School of Environment, Education and Development, University of Manchester on May 19th, 2014. WATCH