Frances Schwartzberg
Frances Schwartzberg was interviewed by Emma Kerr on April 9, 2022. In this interview, Fran Schwartzberg reflects on her childhood in New York, where she first became involved in activist causes. She speaks about her experiences in the Pioneer Valley as a teen, and the way activism shaped her time at UMass Amherst. Schwartzberg emphasizes her beliefs in equity and justice, and how they have shaped her career from her bachelor’s degree in art history, to her current job as a nurse practitioner. She discusses her involvement with GALA and the early Northampton Pride organization, as well as her experiences with recent Pride Parades. She also shares her experiences as a foster parent, and as a soon-to-be retiree.