Mickaela Maehren writes about her experience as the Communications Intern in the Summer 2021 semester and the Programs Intern in Fall 2021.
Category: Intern Blog
Push the boundaries you think you are limited by with PLEN
Aarushi Govil is an alumna of the Women in STEM Policy Seminar, externed for Women in Global Policy, and interned during the Women in Science and Health Innovation Seminar. She is a chemical engineering student at Rutgers University, and will graduate in May 2022
Thank you, PLEN, for reminding me that I have always been enough.
Ariana Rodriguez was the Summer Communication Intern for PLEN, where her main focus was to assist the Programs and Communications Manager. Ariana is from South Texas, and recently graduated from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with a Masters in Public Administration.
PLEN’s Mission at Work
Applying for internships in DC is notoriously stressful. It is easy to get overwhelmed by the vast amount of opportunities and the pressure to apply to the right places. As I was searching for opportunities to add to my seemingly never-ending spreadsheet of organizations in DC, PLEN immediately stood out to me. Because I had … Continue reading PLEN’s Mission at Work
My PLEN Summer Experience
During her internship at PLEN, Rita learned essential professional skills as well as the power of women's leadership.
Roots to Route with PLEN and WGR
On July 11, 2018, PLEN co-hosted a luncheon with WGR, which featured speakers who shared their professional experiences in politics and policy.
The Impact of PLEN
Two very important things Ana experienced through her internship with PLEN is learning the inner-workings of a nonprofit and how to network.
Why I Chose PLEN
Through her internship with PLEN, Ana is excited to practice her networking and learn the inner-workings of a nonprofit.
My PLEN Internship: Squashing Sexism and My Inherent Fear of Setting Goals
Olivia Eggers reflects on what inspired her to intern with PLEN and the goals she wants to achieve this semester.
Lessons Learned from a PLEN Intern
Brenda Luna Macedo is a native Californian, and an intern with PLEN for the fall 2017 semester. In her first blog post, she shares what she has learned in DC so far.