Chloe-Rose Crouch attended the 2020 Women in Global Policy seminar and learned about jobs available in policy and the importance of networking.
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Women and Congress: How PLEN Changed My Life
At the 2018 Women and Congress seminar Natalie Cote met strong, determined women who all have big dreams and refuse to stay silent on topics they are passionate about
Reaching Across the Aisle
I first heard of PLEN from my sister. A few years ago, I remember her coming back home from PLEN’s “Women in Health Policy” seminar, proudly wearing her NIH hoodie that she had bought during her time there. As a pharmacy student, she did not know how she could plug in to her interest in … Continue reading Reaching Across the Aisle
Network to GET WORK!
I first learned about PLEN through an email from a friend advising me to apply to attend the Women in Congress seminar in March 2019. As I had no idea what PLEN was, I decided to do some research and see what I would find. I read a few articles on The Plenary written by … Continue reading Network to GET WORK!
PLEN Taught me That There is More I Can do for my Country
At the PLEN Women in Health Policy seminar, Tiwonge was empowered to improve the health system in her community.
How PLEN Gave Me the Tools I Need to Succeed
Hearing from powerful women in our nation’s capital gave Bailey Groh Rasmussen hope for the future of women in leadership roles.
Thirty-Seven Passionate Women Join Together for Three Days of Health Policy
Since PLEN, Becca Buse learned that she has the foundations, contacts, and resources to get a job in health policy.
Finding Women Who Want Other Women to Succeed
PLEN gave Linnea Peterson the connections, information, and skills she needs to begin a legal career.
Why Women and Congress Was So Worthwhile
In March, I boarded a plane in Minneapolis, Minnesota headed for Washington, DC for the PLEN Women and Congress Seminar. I was nervous. Nervous about who I was going to meet, how I would present myself, and I was TERRIFIED about missing a week of school…during midterms…of my craziest semester yet. All I could think … Continue reading Why Women and Congress Was So Worthwhile
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