Alumnae Spotlights
Since 1978, PLEN has prepared thousands of women for leadership in the public policy field. Women who have participated in our programs have gone on to be leaders in Congressional offices, federal agencies, nonprofits, and advocacy organizations. Below are stories from some PLEN alumnae who were especially impacted by their PLEN experience.
Christine Turner (1995), Senior Advisor, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Kristin Haffert (1996), Founder and President, Haffert Global
Kakenya Ntaiya (2004), Founder and President, Kakenya’s Dream
Shannon Rupp (2005), Contract Program Analyst and Coordinator, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration/FBS, Inc.
Jamila Larson (1995), Executive Director, Co-Founder, Homeless Children’s Playtime Project
Alejandra Ceja (1995), Chief of Staff, Under Secretary of U.S. Department of Education
Naomi Senkeeto (2001), Office of Health Insurance Exchanges, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
