Dr. Jackie Steel appeared on the Transformations with Jayne podcast in March 7, 2021. She was in Sendai on March 11, 2011, and this experience influenced the course of her life.
Janye’s interview touched on:
How Jackie came to be in Japan, after years of Japanese study
Why Jackie was in Sendai on March 11th, 2011 when the earthquake and tsunami struck
Her experience on that day and how they escaped the disaster zone
How she found a way to contribute using her unique skills and knowledge
The challenge with the Japanese legal family definition and system
Disaster risk as a diversity issue
How the disaster has encouraged women to take on grassroots leadership roles