At the PLEN Women in Global Policy seminar, Allecia Jones learned how to face her imposter syndrome head on.
Category: Global Policy
Women Global Leaders Preparing to Run the World
I attended PLEN’s Women in Global Policy Seminar the summer after completing my junior year at the College of Saint Benedict. As soon as I entered a room full of diverse intelligent women, I knew all the sacrifices made to complete the funding for attending the seminar had been worth it. Every single one of … Continue reading Women Global Leaders Preparing to Run the World
PLEN: A Whirlwind of Experiences
When I found out about the Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) seminar the summer of 2015, I was excited. I was googling women’s conferences and I found this one. I declared my Women’s Studies major in January 2015, and I wanted to build myself up as a woman leader in my community. I felt one … Continue reading PLEN: A Whirlwind of Experiences
6 Tips to Crowdfund Your Way to a PLEN Seminar in D.C.
So, you just heard about this awesome opportunity for women in college that offers to help you start networking in D.C., gain professional skills, get hands-on experience in an area you’re interested in starting a career in, and maybe even make a few friends in the process. Awesome! But then you see the price tag. … Continue reading 6 Tips to Crowdfund Your Way to a PLEN Seminar in D.C.
Learning Skills That Set Me Apart
I learned about PLEN from my roommate who attended the Women, Law, and Legal Advocacy seminar last year. After the seminar, my roommate came home and told me about this wonderful conference that gave her the opportunity to learn more about women with experience in the legal field. I was immediately enamored by the idea … Continue reading Learning Skills That Set Me Apart
The Importance of Resilience, Networks, and Essential Oils: A Week with PLEN
When a co-worker emailed me the application for the Women in Global Policy Seminar, the title caught my eye immediately. I had recently declared my major in International Politics with a concentration in Foreign Policy and Processes, as well as a certificate in Women and Gender Studies. I read the itinerary of the seminar of … Continue reading The Importance of Resilience, Networks, and Essential Oils: A Week with PLEN
The Future is Endless
This year was the first time I had ever heard of PLEN, and I can’t imagine what I would have missed out on if I hadn’t ever learned about it. One day at school, the Political Science department had sent out a series of emails about opportunities for the upcoming summer and one had jumped … Continue reading The Future is Endless
Holding up Our Mirrors: The Reflection of Supportive Women in Global Policy
I was first introduced to PLEN through an email and Facebook post from my university’s Women & Gender Center and the Career Center’s Careers in Non-profit & Government page. I felt the need to attend the Women in Global Policy seminar because growing up as a young Latina, I saw my parents watching the news, … Continue reading Holding up Our Mirrors: The Reflection of Supportive Women in Global Policy
Why PLEN Plays a Vital Role for Women in DC
I am recent graduate from California State University, San Bernardino joining the Peace Corps in Botswana. I first heard of PLEN while browsing the Internet in an effort to find conferences for women interested in policy, law, and advocacy. I soon realized that no one on my campus had heard of such an organization and … Continue reading Why PLEN Plays a Vital Role for Women in DC
PLEN Seminar Introduced Me to My Future
The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) seminar gave me confidence. It reminded me the value of my studies, yet it connected me to my dream career and to other careers that I had no idea existed. This seminar went far beyond what I was expecting. Originally from Madagascar, I had been through a lot of changes … Continue reading PLEN Seminar Introduced Me to My Future