Cody Ragonese
Associate director of programs, Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice
Cody Ragonese is the Associate Director of Programs at Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice. He specializes in masculinities and gender equality, leading U.S. and international initiatives to engage men and boys in becoming more equitable and caring.
His work includes designing and implementing gender-transformative programs, managing partnerships with global private and public sectors, and developing curricula for adolescent boys, young men and fathers.
Cody also trains facilitators, authors reports on the intersectionality of masculinities, gender, and health outcomes, and collaborates with male-dominated sectors to foster gender equality. His interest in gender equity began during his time as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Eswatini.
Cody holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Boston University, and a BA in International Development from American University’s School of International Service.