The people behind Silver Act

Who We Are

Bringing experience, community, and civic imagination together.

Julia Ivy
Photo: Northeastern University

Julia Ivy

Research, learning & civic engagement

Julia is a teaching professor of international business and strategy at Northeastern University, with doctorates in psychology and management. Her work helps people recognize their strengths and put their experience to use. Through Silver Act, she brings that perspective to women’s visibility, meaningful contribution, and shared civic action.

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Marina Markot
Photo: Jason Koski / Cornell University Photography, 2013

Marina Markot

Community connections & cross-cultural learning

Marina is a linguist and international educator who has held leadership roles at Cornell and Northeastern universities. Her career spans language teaching, cross-cultural learning, and international education. In Silver Act, she helps shape community conversations and partnerships so women’s experience can become a resource for their communities.

More about Marina’s background ↗

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