The Plenary is an online community blog for PLEN alumnae and supporters to mentor, collaborate, and share essential professional and life lessons they’ve learned during and after their PLEN seminars.
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PLEN Illuminated my Nonlinear Path to a Career in Health Policy
At the PLEN Women in Health Policy seminar, Amanda learned that she could make a different in the health field without going to medical school.
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.
When There is No Chair at the Table, Bring Your Own Folded Chair
PLEN helped Geovania Guterres Ornai learn more about where she wants her path in global policy to lead.
Learning About Empowerment From Professionals and Peers
The Women, Law, and Legal Advocacy seminar confirmed Darla's passion for law, but taught her about a new path to get there.
PLEN Gave me Opportunities to Grow Both Personally and Professionally
Nga Man Cheng left the PLEN Women in STEM Policy seminar with a better understanding of how she can work in the government with an engineering degree.
PLEN Gave Me New Opportunities and a New Mindset
At the PLEN Women in STEM Policy seminar, Morgan learned the importance of following her interests, and not just what she thinks she's supposed to do.
Becoming an Agent of Change
Jessica Lopez wouldn't have been in Washington, DC if her friend hadn't encouraged her to go to PLEN. Since her seminar, she has continued to mentor the next generation of leaders and teach them the importance of civic engagement.
The Career Journey is Just as Important as the Destination
I had the honor and pleasure of attending the Women in STEM Policy seminar in January 2018. The timing could not have been more perfect for me, as I had just finished the first semester of my sophomore year and was feeling more confused than ever about what I wanted to do with my life. … Continue reading The Career Journey is Just as Important as the Destination
PLEN Inspired My Dedication to Public Service
Now the Chief of Staff of NYU's Wagner School, Christina wouldn't have followed her career in public service if she hadn't attended PLEN.
PLEN Global Policy: Welcoming Vibes, Inspiring Women and Powerful Panels
AT PLEN, Floor found that the international policy field is where all of her career interests can converge.