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Corinne Lestch
Corinne Lestch has over a decade of experience in news media. She oversaw contributor content as a deputy editor at Forbes, and she covered breaking news for the New York Daily News, where she won a Front Page Award from the Newswomen's Club of New York for beat reporting. She earned her bachelor's in journalism from Northwestern University and master's from Columbia University. She currently works with senior executives and professionals to develop op-eds and thought leadership. Find out more here: https://www.corinnelestch.com/workshop
Posts by Corinne Lestch
Juggling Caregiving and Childcare, Women Are Exiting the Workforce in Droves
Employers aren’t doing enough to retain the hundreds of thousands of women who left the workforce in 2025, according to new research.
Texas A&M Restricts Academic Discourse on Gender and Women’s Studies — by Eliminating Entire Program
Students currently enrolled will be able to finish out the program, but no new students will be accepted.
Fearless Sailors Become First All-Female Crew to Circle Globe for Jules Verne Trophy
Known as ‘The Famous Project,’ the eight women took to the high seas in a bid to make sailing history.
Alex Pretti’s Death by ICE Provokes Outrage and Sadness Among Nursing Community
The latest casualty of immigration officials “went above and beyond to help everybody,” said a former boss.
MacKenzie Scott Throws LGBTQ+ Youth Hotline a Lifeline with $45 Million Donation
The billionaire philanthropist continues her streak of funding equity and social justice causes and nonprofits.
There’s a New Celebrity Book Club in Town: Katie Couric Announces KCBC for Lit Lovers
The journalist and former ABC News anchor’s first pick is The Correspondent, a breakout hit novel by Virginia Evans.
Can Pregnant Women Park in Handicap Spots? A New Lawsuit in Florida Says No
The suit challenges a state law that allows moms-to-be to apply for disabled parking passes. Disability advocates say it runs afoul of ADA regulations.
Women Can Soon Do At-Home Pap Smears — And Most Insurances Will Have to Cover It
Medical experts hope this new screening test will eliminate the risk of cervical cancer.
Pete Hegseth Can’t Leave Military Women Alone As He Orders ‘Readiness’ Review
The Pentagon has requested data from military leaders on training, performance, casualties and women’s “ability to deploy.”
Death of Midwife Shows Dire Need for Access to Quality Care
Dr. Janell Green Smith’s “heartbreaking” passing is “unacceptable” in the U.S., the American College of Nurse-Midwives said. Smith advocated for Black maternal health.
8 New Novels in 2026 About Complicated Women We Can’t Wait to Read
We’re looking forward to diving into these books coming out in 2026 featuring complicated female characters.
Extraordinary Women We Lost in 2025 Who Made the World a Better Place
The lights we lost made lasting contributions to reproductive rights, art, music and the betterment of humanity.
Heart Disease Is Top Killer of Women, Yet Few Are Cardiothoracic Surgeons
Women don’t just face barriers to becoming cardiothoracic surgeons — once they are in the role, they face sexual harassment, demanding hours and unequal pay.
This Group in South Is Now at Risk for HIV, According to Report
Black women living in the South have become vulnerable due to limited resources, federal funding cuts and few rural hospitals.