Ashly Hanna is a junior at the University of North Dakota and will graduate in May of 2021. She attended the 2020 Women in Public Policy seminar.
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STEM: It’s More Than What Meets The Eye
Lauren Gulbicki is a current sophomore at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY. She is majoring in Neuroscience with minors in Public Health and African Studies. On campus, she is an active member of her school’s PLEN organization and various environmental advocacy groups. She attended the Women in STEM Policy seminar in January 2020.
Connecting Countries, Institutions, and Generations of Students and Professionals
Svetlana Kononenko is a junior at St. Lawrence University studying Anthropology and Neuroscience. She is an international student hoping to pursue a career in speech pathology. She attended PLEN Women in Health Policy in November 2019.
The PLEN Seminar Opens a World of Opportunities for All Women
Gulnoza Tursunova attended PLEN's Women, Law and Legal Advocacy seminar. From this experience, she was able to hone in on her passion for advocacy while finding a great support system in the process.
Inspiration and Empowerment by Inspired and Empowered Women.
Valery Tabraj-Huaccachi attended the PLEN Women in STEM Policy seminar. She goes to Washington College in Maryland and will graduate in May 2022. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valery-tabraj
The Reassurance That I Needed.
Kadi-Ann White attended the Women, Law, and Legal Advocacy seminar and learned the importance of advocating for yourself, networking, and working towards your goals.
About The Plenary & Submission Guidelines
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.
Push the boundaries you think you are limited by with PLEN
Aarushi Govil is an alumna of the Women in STEM Policy Seminar, externed for Women in Global Policy, and interned during the Women in Science and Health Innovation Seminar. She is a chemical engineering student at Rutgers University, and will graduate in May 2022
Thank you, PLEN, for reminding me that I have always been enough.
Ariana Rodriguez was the Summer Communication Intern for PLEN, where her main focus was to assist the Programs and Communications Manager. Ariana is from South Texas, and recently graduated from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with a Masters in Public Administration.
Let’s Talk Campaign: Gender pitfalls and ways around them
Meg Harris attended the 2020 Women in Global Policy seminar and learned how women can overcome obstacles to become great leaders.
Pulling Up Your Big Girl Panties
Macy Petersen attended the 2020 Women in Global Policy seminar and learned about how to break the mold and how to advocate for herself.
COVID-19 UPROOTED MY CAREER PLANS. RELATIONSHIPS AT PLEN GAVE ME PURPOSE AGAIN.
Fabiola Shipley attended the 2020 Women in Global Policy seminar and learned how to make genuine connections while networking.
The Greatest Gift a Graduate Could Ask For
Samantha Givens attended the 2020 Women in Global Policy seminar and reaffirmed her passion for working in public service and gave her the chance to build a community of women.
My Story Isn’t Over, It’s Just Beginning
Maryam Arab attended the 2020 Women in Global Policy seminar and learned about jobs available in the federal government and the importance of storytelling.
Commonalities Shine in a Sea of Perpetuated Difference: A Needed Push
Jubilee Rexach attended the 2020 Women in Global Policy seminar and learned about the importance of trusting yourself.
Women in Global Policy: What They Taught Me
Leo Cranney attended the 2020 Women in Global Policy seminar and learned about the importance of being bi-partisan and working together across political parties.
PLEN: 3 Biggest Hits
Jordan Price attended the 2020 Women in Global Policy seminar and learned there is not one path to success on Capital Hill.