Page S. Morahan, Ph.D. is Founding Director, Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine ® Program for Women (ELAM ® ) and Professor Emerita, microbiology and immunology, Drexel University College of Medicine. She is also Founding Co-Director and continuing consultant, International FAIMER Institute (IFI). She has directed numerous grants in both biomedical and social science and authored over 150 peer reviewed publications, focusing especially on broadening the view of scholarship, gender equity, faculty development, and leadership program curricula and evaluation.
Past positions include: Department Chair; first woman President of the Association of Medical School Microbiology and Immunology Chairs, 1990; American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow, 1992-93; Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs. She received her B.S., Agnes Scott College magna cum laude; M.A., Hunter College; and Ph.D., Medical College of Wisconsin.
National honors include: Association of American Medical Colleges Women in Medicine Leadership Development Award; ACE Office of Women in Higher Education, Network Annual Leadership Award; Fellow, American Women in Science; Fellow, American Academy of Microbiology; Distinguished Career Award, Agnes Scott College; Graduate Student Alumna of the Year Award, Medical College of Wisconsin; and recently, the local Social and Racial Justice Award, First United Methodist Church of Germantown in 2025.
Page’s spiritual and social justice journey has included 12-step groups starting with Al-Anon, and work led by Ann Wilson Schaef, Patti Digh and Margaret Wheatley. She is an active member of the Conversations on Race group in the First United Methodist Church of Germantown in Philadelphia and the Social Justice Committee and Swedenborgians in Action Against Racism groups of the Swedenborgian Church of North America. She currently hosts the Swedenborgian Home Church in Bryn Athyn, PA.
Her newest endeavor is an art business, Page’s Pages Around the World™, to support FAIMER, including multilanguage greeting cards, an annual calendar with images from around the world
Links mentioned in interview for optimistic news about our world: Optimist Daily, GoodGoodGood, and Yes Magazine.
keywords passion, education, leadership, social justice, gender equity, spirituality, community, science, positivity, personal growth, scarcity, abundance, mystical experiences, mindset, scientific innovations, interconnectedness, community, kindness, resilience, social justice
summary In this conversation, Sage and Page discuss the journey of following one's passions, the importance of education and leadership in science, and the challenges faced by women in male-dominated fields. They explore themes of social justice, gender equity, and the significance of community engagement in spiritual exploration. The discussion also touches on the power of positivity and appreciative inquiry in personal growth and understanding the world.
In this conversation, Page shares her journey through personal and professional challenges, emphasizing the importance of maintaining an abundant mindset despite scarcity. She discusses mystical experiences that have shaped her spiritual path, the role of community in fostering social justice, and the significance of art in her life. The dialogue explores how scientific innovations can lead to positive change and the interconnectedness of humanity, culminating in a call for kindness and resilience in today's world.
takeaways
Page feels fortunate to have developed passions in life.
Education and leadership have been significant themes in Page's career.
Page faced challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field.
The Women's Leadership Program was created to address gender equity.
Social justice is a persistent theme in Page's work.
Community engagement is more important than theology for Page.
Page's spiritual journey has included various religious affiliations.
Appreciative inquiry has transformed Page's perspective on life.
Positivity can broaden one's ability to perceive opportunities.
The conversation highlights the fragility of gains in gender equity. Scarcity and abundance are crucial themes in personal growth.
Mystical experiences can guide us toward new paths.
Maintaining an abundant mindset is essential in challenging times.
Scientific innovations can provide hope and solutions.
We are all interconnected and must care for one another.
Art and community play vital roles in personal development.
Kindness and resilience are necessary for a better world.
Accountability in social justice work is crucial.
Long-term perspectives can guide our actions today.
There is still time to create positive change for future generations.
titles
Exploring Passions: A Journey of Curiosity
Education and Leadership: Shaping the Future of Science
Overcoming Challenges: Women in Science
Social Justice: The Ongoing Fight for Gender Equity
Spirituality and Community: Finding Connection
Sound Bites
"I feel fortunate that I develop passions."
"I learned to do anger management."
"The gains are very fragile."
"We need the talents of both genders."
"I take what I like and leave the rest."
"Nature gives its secrets to those who love it."
"How do you maintain your abundant mindset?"
"Science can be helpful for this world."
"Taking the long view is very helpful."
"There's still time to unfold this human story."
Chapters
00:00 Journey of Passion and Curiosity
03:35 Education and Leadership in Science
06:55 Facing Challenges in a Male-Dominated Field
10:20 Social Justice and Gender Equity
13:55 Spiritual Exploration and Community Engagement
18:31 Appreciative Inquiry and Positive Mindset
23:02 Navigating Scarcity and Abundance
24:32 Mystical Experiences and New Beginnings
25:27 Maintaining an Abundant Mindset
27:35 Scientific Innovations and Positive Change
28:45 The Interconnectedness of Humanity
30:28 The Role of Art and Community in Personal Growth
33:53 Cultivating Kindness and Resilience
37:09 Accountability and Passion in Social Justice
40:11 Long-Term Perspectives for Future Generations
Our Theme Music is “I Love it,” by Luke Concannon www.lukeconcannon.com
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