PLEN Newsroom
Welcome to the PLEN Newsroom where you can find the latest press coverage of PLEN and other news about women in public policy.
- PLEN Member Douglass College works to increase women in engineering
My Central New Jersey, October 15, 2012
By Carl Blesch
Dean of Douglass Residential College (Rutgers University) and PLEN Vice-Chair discusses strategies used at the New Jersey university for increasing women in engineering.
- Getting Involved: The Public Leadership Education Network
The Smithsophian, September 14, 2012
By Yenisleidy Simon
Student Ambassador Yenisleidy Simon discusses how PLEN made politics and policy accessible to a non-politics major.
PLEN Executive Director Pamela O’Leary on why she switched to a Women’s Studies degree from Wh?chDegree, a Youtube channel that advises college students on majors for college.
- PLEN featured in National Journal article “High Hurdles”
National Journal, July 13, 2012
By Fawn Johnson
PLEN Executive Director Pamela O’Leary and Women & Public Policy intern Mwende Katwiwa are featured in an article about women in Washington D.C.
- Student inspired to pursue her passion for politics after hearing about PLEN
News Article, July 4, 2012
By Katherine Chang
Catherine Malone returned to college after 20 years, inspired after hearing about PLEN’s programs for women interested in public policy.
- Consider Working for a Political Campaign Now!
Pretty Young Professional, July 3, 2011
By Pamela O’Leary
Working on a political campaign can be a great way to begin a new career path or start a new career. The more experience gained working on campaigns builds a professional network and makes it easier to run for political office.
- Why You Should Run for Office
Pretty Young Professional, June 28, 2011
By Pamela O’Leary
The United States ranks behind many countries in female political representation. Many women are qualified to run for office to pave the way for a future woman in the White House.
- Men Rule the World
Pretty Young Professional, June 6, 2011
By Pamela O’Leary
Despite women gaining momentum over men in college enrollment, a pay gap still exists in the workforce between men and women.
- How to Negotiate a Salary for College Women
The Washington Post, May 5, 2011
By Lillian Cunningham
The average female college graduate earns 17% less than her male counterpart in her first job. Learn how women can increase their potential by reading highlights from Pamela O’Leary and career coach Alyssa Best’s Washington Post Live Chat.
- Closing the Salary Gap
The Washington Post, May 18, 2011
By Pamela O’Leary and Alyssa Best
PLEN Executive Director Pamela O’Leary and Career Coach Alyssa Best gave advice for young women starting out in the workforce on how to negotiate a salary that is right for them. Read the transcript from the live chat in The Washington Post Jobs section, and gain vital negotiating tips designed to help young women earn as much as they can in their field.
- From Dead-End to Dream Job: Taking Control of Your Career
Forbes Women Blog, April 27, 2011
By Pamela O’Leary
Pamela O’Leary secured her dream job because of hard work and her strategic use of professional connections. O’Leary gives advice to young women about using their networks and making vital professional contacts.
- PLEN Podcast with Global Women’s Network
Global Women’s Network, April 25, 2011
By Angela Peltzer
The Global Women’s Network hosted a podcast profiling PLEN and the work PLEN does to progress women in public policy
You can listen to the podcast here
- Advancing the Next Generation of Women Leaders
Gender Across Borders, March 29, 2011
By Pamela O’Leary
The need for female leadership is more important now than ever before. Learn how PLEN works towards a common goal of helping women succeed and become leaders in public policy.
- Does an unpaid internship pay off?
News Article, June 4, 2002
By Kemba J. Dunham
PLEN Board member, former staffer, and alumna discusses her D.C. internship as an undergraduate.
