PLEN Impact

Many past participants see the effects of their PLEN experience well into their careers. See what some PLEN alumnae have to say about PLEN's impact on their professions:

    "I wouldn't have my job or career path without PLEN. Everywhere I turn, it has influenced my career."

    Naomi Senkeeto Women, Law & Public Policy 2001 Associate Director, Policy and Strategic Alliances American Diabetes Association MA, Public Policy, George Washington University BA, Political Science, Douglass Residential College, Rutgers University

80% of PLEN students say the experience will strongly or very strongly influence their academic and career decision. (2008-09 program surveys)

    "PLEN opened the door and I give it all the credit for getting me here."

    Alejandra (Alex) Ceja Women & Public Policy 1995 Chief of Staff Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter BA, Political Science, Mount St. Mary’s College MPA, Public Administration, Baruch College, City University of New York

Nearly 75% of women attending the Science/Technology Policy Seminar found a mentor, through the seminar, to help them navigate their career. (2008-09 program surveys)

    "PLEN is the best thing I ever did."

    Jona Van Deun Women & Public Policy 1991 Managing Partner Van Deun Consulting LLC BA, Government and Communications, College of St. Benedict

The percentage of students saying they understand how public policy is made jumped from 16% to 92% as a result of attending the Women & Public Policy Seminar. (2008-09 program surveys)

    "In Washington, it means something to say you were a PLEN student."

    Kristin Haffert Women & Public Policy 1996 President and Founder Haffert Global BA, Political Science, minor in Women's Studies,  Douglass College, Rutgers University