The League of Women Voters Greenwich is pleased to announce the next event in its Distinguished Professor Lecture Series. On Wednesday evening, January 28, LWV Greenwich will host a reception and presentation by nationally-recognized educator Dr. Natalia Smirnova, Associate Professor of Economics at UConn Stamford, on women and the American economy. Dr. Smirnova will be introduced by UConn President Emerita Susan Herbst.
Every day, women make countless economic decisions—what to buy, where to spend, what to save, and what to support. But how often do we stop to ask: What informs the choices we make?
This talk will explore how women are influenced by economic systems as consumers, workers, investors, and voters. How do women’s purchasing decisions shape markets? How do economic policies affect women differently? And how can greater economic awareness lead to meaningful change—locally and nationally?
The program will challenge assumptions, spark conversation, and leave you looking at your own economic choices in a new light. Dr. Smirnova will address inflation and unemployment, labor force participation, the gender wage gap, and savings and retirement.
The event is set for Wednesday, January 28, 2026
• 6:30pm Refreshments and LWV Greenwich Networking
• 7:00pm Presentation Q&A to follow the presentation
The event is at Greenwich Town Hall Meeting Room, Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road in Greenwich.
This LWV Greenwich event is open to the Greenwich Community and is free of charge.
Registration is required via the LWVG website here.
LWV Greenwich is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization. It does not support or oppose any individual candidate for public office.