Zen Parry and Blake Thompson
Recorded
June 9, 2025
37:44 minutes
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mba000549
Description
Dr. Zen Parry [no age given] speaks with colleague Blake Thompson [no age given] on Dr. Parry’s work and challenges as a professor and executive director of two centers at the former American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) in Kabul, working primarily in women’s education.Subject Log / Time Code
Dr. Zen Parry introduces the purpose of their conversation. Blake Thompson describes their U.S. military service. Dr. Parry describes how she came to Kabul, Afghanistan.
Dr. Parry remembers processing visas for her colleagues and the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Dr. Parry describes the experiences of her colleagues who had to flee to the United States.
Dr. Parry shares the security measures that she had to take when she was teaching women and girls and describes the educational climate in Afghanistan.
Dr. Parry shares what drew her to this work and what sustained her in the process.
Dr. Parry talks about challenges she faced in her work and adapting to moments of crisis.
Dr. Parry shares regrets, if any, that she has about her experience.
Dr. Parry shares a message on empowerment to her audience.
Participants
- Zen Parry
- Blake Thompson