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.

Alejandra Ceja (1995), Chief of Staff, Under Secretary of U.S. Department of Education

Kristin Haffert (1996), Founder and President, Haffert Global

Laurie Halverson (2000), Minnesota State Representative

Jamila Larson (1995), Executive Director, Co-Founder, Homeless Children’s Playtime Project

Amy Lin (2004), Deputy Policy and Organizing Director, Young Invincibles

Kakenya Ntaiya (2004), Founder and President, Kakenya’s Dream

Naomi Senkeeto (2001), Senior Policy Manager in the Office of Policy and Representation (OPR) at BlueCross BlueShield Association (BCBSA)

Christine Turner (1995), Director, Office of the Executive Secretariat, U.S. Department of Commerce