March 4, 2025From the threat of tariffs and unpredictable new federal “auditors” to supply chain instability, how will shifting global trade trends reshape the global economy in 2025?

As the world undergoes rapid change, new national policies are poised to reshape the global economic landscape, with women playing a pivotal role in this transformation.

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, Anne Evans and Dr. Rhona Free join us for a timely conversation on global trade, tariffs, and their impact on economies at every level.

Featuring:
Anne Evans | CEO of Universal Strategies Anne became the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration Director for Connecticut in 2007 and drove Connecticut’s economic recovery through the recession. She received the Hartford Business Journal’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020.

Moderated by:
Dr. Rhona Free | President of the University of Saint Joseph

This celebration of International Women’s Day is part of an annual collaboration between the Women’s Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph and the World Affairs Council of Connecticut. 

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Featuring:


Anne Evans,

CEO of Universal Strategies Limited; Board Member of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut; and former Director of the International Trade Administration in Connecticut.

Dr. Rhona Free,

President, University of Saint Joseph

Read more about Anne and Dr. Free here.