About the Speakers

Victoria Allen is a teacher of both French and English literature. She has studied literature and art history in France and Italy.

Kevin Doherty is an educator, film buff and critic extraordinaire.

Ruth Dowd, RSCJ is Dean of Graduate & Professional Studies at Manhattanville and lectures on philosophy and women’s issues.

Van Hartmann is Professor of English at Manhattanville College.

Laurel Peterson is Associate Professor of English at Norwalk Community College.

Siobhan Taaffe, a graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Comparative Literature, works as a legal consultant.

Thomas Taaffe is a poet, philosopher and educator.