Women In Politics

Creating the Blueprint for my Success

My name is Chiquita Jackson and I am a student at the University of Kansas graduating in…

“Networking is Like Professional Flirting” & Other Advice

The Best Part of PLEN is the People!

The night before I attended my PLEN seminar, I was nervous. But not just regular nervous; I had…

Looking Forward, the Possibilities are Endless

I learned about PLEN through an advisor at my college. I ultimately decided to…

Thank You for Being a PLEN Mentor!

In order to increase the amount of women in public policy leadership roles, PLEN provides college women from across the country with the skills, connections, and confidence to launch their career. During our programs, we connect college women with the women who have…

Pushing Out of my Comfort Zone at PLEN

For my networking experience, I attended the PLEN (Public Leadership Education Network) Women and Congress seminar. I learned about the PLEN seminars from my American Government professor during my first year. From then on, it was not a question of if I would…

My PLEN Experience, Outcome, and Why I Would Do It Again

To me, PLEN was hands down an amazing opportunity to not only meet extraordinary women, but to learn how to be one myself. It was such a great way to hear so many stories from different women with different carriers, all of whom…

PLEN Taught Me That It’s Okay to Have Seven Careers