Wit and wisdom, from all ages
Our origin story.
It all started when…
Generation Women founder Georgia Clark was moved by conversations with her mother, Jayne, about the feeling of disappearing as an older woman. Jayne said the older she got, the more it felt like people were starting to look right through her. Georgia was inspired to create a warm and interesting space where people of all ages could come together, tell their stories, and be celebrated. A space where older women in particular could feel validated, respected, and seen.
Inspired by a night out at a Generation Women show in NYC, and with their shared passion for intentional gathering, friends Christy Sunquist and Catherine Ferguson brought the series over the river to New Jersey to showcase the diverse voices they have come to know as they raise their families in the Garden State.
Generation Women blends a lively literary salon with the tradition of handing down wisdom from community elders. Join us around the matriarchal campfire for an intimate monthly event that celebrates the hearts and minds of many. Alongside cis women, we cast all gender expressions including non-binary folk and trans women.
All are welcome to join us.
Our Team
Catherine Ferguson
Co-Host/ Producer
Catherine Ferguson is producer and co-host of Generation Women NJ and works independently in marketing and content strategy. Her background is in coaching and facilitation and also includes over 12 years in corporate marketing across the tech, wellness and fashion industries, with time at Zillow, Equinox and Donna Karan. She's driven by connection - bringing people together, generating ideas and turning them into something tangible. She lives in Red Bank, NJ with her husband, two children and a yellow lab named Marsha.
Jennifer Chauhan
Community Partner / Storytelling Coach
Jennifer Chauhan is a writer, educator, and co-founder/executive director of Project Write Now, a nonprofit transforming individuals, organizations, and communities through writing. She has worked in education for more than 30 years, including as a journalist and public high school English and Creative Writing teacher. Her passion is giving people of all ages and backgrounds supportive spaces to explore their authentic selves through writing and sharing their stories. She holds an M.A. in English Education from Columbia. She lives in River Vale, NJ, with her family, and loves being part of any live performance, whether on stage or in the audience.
Christy Sunquist
Co-Host/ Producer
Christy Sunquist has spent more than a decade promoting the positive impact that financial services and technology can have on people, businesses and communities. She is currently the head of open finance partnerships at Plaid, focusing on consumer data rights and innovation. Prior to Plaid, Christy spent 5 years at American Express in business development and 6 years at charity: water where she led International Programs. She's passionate about community building, cross-cultural experiences and radical candor. She lives in Red Bank, NJ with her husband and three children.
Photos from live shows
