Regina Barreca

Dr. Gina Barreca is a bestselling author and a recognized authority on the intersection of gender and humor. She has featured on "20/20," "The Today Show," CNN, the BBC, NPR, and "Oprah" to discuss topics such as gender, power, politics, and humor. Her notable books include "They Used to Call Me Snow White But I Drifted: Women’s Strategic Use of Humor," "It’s Not That I’m Bitter, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying About Visible Panty Lines and Conquered the World," "Babes in Boyland: A Personal History of Coeducation in the Ivy League," and "Sweet Revenge: The Wicked Delights of Getting Even."

Her weekly columns from The Hartford Courant, now distributed internationally by the Tribune Co., showcase her keen insights on contemporary issues. Her articles have been published in prestigious outlets such as The New York Times, The Independent of London, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Cosmopolitan, and The Harvard Business Review. She holds the position of Professor of English and Feminist Theory at the University of Connecticut, where she has been honored with UConn’s highest award for excellence in teaching.

Dr. Barreca's academic background is equally impressive, with a B.A. from Dartmouth College, an M.A. from Cambridge University, and a Ph.D. from the City University of New York. She has been a keynote speaker at various significant events, including those organized by The Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop, the National Writers Workshop, the Women’s Campaign School at Yale, and the National Association of Independent Schools.