40 Weeks of PLEN

Becoming an Agent of Change

Posted on October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 by hhumiston in 40 Weeks of PLEN, Mount Saint Mary's University

Jessica Lopez wouldn't have been in Washington, DC if her friend hadn't encouraged her to go to PLEN. Since her seminar, she has continued to mentor the next generation of leaders and teach them the importance of civic engagement.

PLEN Inspired My Dedication to Public Service

Posted on October 24, 2018 by hhumiston in 40 Weeks of PLEN, Barnard College, Women in STEM Policy

Now the Chief of Staff of NYU's Wagner School, Christina wouldn't have followed her career in public service if she hadn't attended PLEN.

Focusing on What Unifies Us

Posted on September 28, 2018 by hhumiston in 40 Weeks of PLEN, Women, Law, and Legal Advocacy

Jenny and Wintta are on opposite sides of the political spectrum, but their friendship shows the importance of connecting with and learning from people of all backgrounds and perspectives.

The Power of Networking

Posted on July 20, 2018July 20, 2018 by hhumiston in 40 Weeks of PLEN, Board of Directors, University of Tennessee Knoxville

What started as a resume review session between Mallory Ladd and Lisa D. T. Rice turned into a lifelong lesson in the power of networking.