I had always thought of DC as my unachievable dream. It was hard for me to be convinced that someone like me would be able to effectively make change on Capitol Hill. I had imagined that the ones who were able to do that had a secret source or even a code that would allow … Continue reading PLEN Taught Me My Dreams are Achievable
Category: Public Policy
The Valuable Lesson I Learned from PLEN
As someone interested in international studies, I was a bit wary about attending a seminar labeled Women and Public Policy. I was unsure of what I would get out of it. However, I was available for the dates of the seminar and through the generosity of PLEN obtained a scholarship. I decided it couldn’t hurt … Continue reading The Valuable Lesson I Learned from PLEN
PLEN Inspired Me and Taught Me to Know My Worth
Attending the PLEN Women in Public Policy seminar made it to my list of amazing and unforgettable experiences in college and I’m positive that the skills I acquired from the seminar will be helpful throughout my career and life. I first learnt about PLEN from one of my professors during my Sophomore year, but I … Continue reading PLEN Inspired Me and Taught Me to Know My Worth
PLEN Prepared Me to Take On the Policy World
Had it not been for the PLEN Scholarship, I would not have been able to experience everything the PLEN Women in Public Policy seminar had to offer. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity to strengthen myself as a young woman looking to enter the policy world. In just a short five days, … Continue reading PLEN Prepared Me to Take On the Policy World
PLEN Taught Me that Careers Don’t Need to be Linear
I was incredibly honored and excited to receive the PLEN scholarship that made my participation in the Women in Public Policy seminar possible. The week of panels, speakers, workshops and site visits gave me so much insight into the field of public policy. Not only did I have the chance to discuss policy issues with … Continue reading PLEN Taught Me that Careers Don’t Need to be Linear
Take Advantage of This Opportunity!
It was truly an honor to have been selected as a scholarship recipient for the PLEN Seminar on Women’s Leadership in Public Policy. As a DMV local, I have a good deal of familiarity with Washington, D.C. However, in terms of professional experience, the glass ceiling is very much a reality. This seminar was wonderful … Continue reading Take Advantage of This Opportunity!
There are Countless Ways to Break into the Policy World
When I first read about PLEN’s Women’s Leadership in Public Policy through my university, I was determined to attend. Luckily, with the generous aid of Sally McDaniel, Naomi Senkeeto, and the University of Oregon’s International Studies Department, I was able to make this dream a reality. Attending this seminar opened up a new world for … Continue reading There are Countless Ways to Break into the Policy World
You Never Know What You Can Achieve Until You Try
I first saw a flyer for the PLEN Women’s Leadership in Public Policy Seminar on my college website, but never thought that I would be able to go. I come from a working class family, and the cost of flying across the country for the seminar was definitely not in our budget. I am so … Continue reading You Never Know What You Can Achieve Until You Try
There is No Right or Wrong Way to Have a Career
I am honored to receive a scholarship from PLEN, which was made possible through the generous support of my co-sponsors Barbara Kline and Michael E. Dunn. I learned about PLEN during my freshman year, but didn’t know if the Women’s Leadership in Public Policy Seminar would be right for me, as I had never considered … Continue reading There is No Right or Wrong Way to Have a Career