About the Author
Joanna Schroeder is a writer, editor and media critic who is known for her bold voice and unique perspectives on parenting issues. Utilizing her degree in Gender Studies from UCLA, Schroeder gained valuable insights into modern masculinity while serving as Executive Editor of The Good Men Project. She currently serves as managing editor of the YourTango Experts program, where she works daily with experts such as psychologists, child development experts, life coaches and parenting consultants. She is mother to two teenage sons and a young daughter. She has been published in The New York Times, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, Esquire, The Boston Globe, MSN, The Huffington Post and more. Her television and radio appearances include shows like “Red Table Talks” with Jada Pinkett-Smith, “AC360” with Anderson Cooper, “CBSN Originals” with Adam Yamaguchi, and interviews on networks such as CBC News, PBS, NPR, The BBC, Spectrum News. She has also been featured on podcasts like Vox’s “Today, Explained”. She was recently featured in a project called “The Talk”, produced by The Emancipator and The Boston Globe. Her participation in the project was suggested by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, who personally promoted her video essay, “Letter To My White Sons”. Schroeder is also co-author of the instructional publication Empowering Young Minds: A Conversation Guide for Interrupting Extremist Influence published in partnership with The Western States Center, a not-for-profit organization.
