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.
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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.
Thank You for Being a PLEN Mentor!
With the support of speakers, mentors, and alumnae who are ready to reach behind them and help the women coming up the ladder behind them.
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.
An Ear for Equality: Our Favorite Women-Run Podcasts
This month, Ash Ngu at The Pudding analyzed the gender breakdown of airtime on This American Life, arguably the most iconic radio program and podcast on the airwaves. Despite employing a majority-female staff, she found that men are getting more airtime than women. Ngu breaks the numbers down by contributors, interviewees, and guests. With Ngu’s … Continue reading An Ear for Equality: Our Favorite Women-Run Podcasts
Final Thoughts on a Summer with PLEN
PLEN is an organization that will always be special to me. It saw me grow from a young naive college student trying to figure out what she wants to do into a working woman pursuing her goals and employed at her dream organization. When I was first introduced to PLEN as a sophomore in college, … Continue reading Final Thoughts on a Summer with PLEN