The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) is the only national organization [nonpartisan 501 (c) (3)] with the sole focus of preparing college women and marginalized gender groups …

PLEN seminars enhance class work and curriculum by giving students valuable access to public policy leaders in Washington, DC from the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, …

PLEN’s mission is to empower, educate, and engage women and marginalized gender groups in public policy to promote diverse, inclusive leadership in policy making. The Public Leadership …

Oct 30, 2025 · PLEN Staff hosted a special virtual PLENTalk Informational Session to discuss the upcoming PLEN X WGR DEI Summit. PLEN covered scholarship applications, discussed …

PLEN is dedicated to preparing students for roles in public policy leadership. PLEN is designed for undergraduate students and recent graduates from any college or university who are …

PLEN is a nonpartisan 501 (c) (3) organization based in Washington, D.C. Through introducing college women to role models, career paths, and skills trainings before they enter the …

For over 40 years, PLEN has helped prepare women and marginalized gender groups for careers in public policy. We now boast a diverse network of almost 5,000 alumni who are working at …

PLEN’s board includes a diverse group of high-level leaders from academia, public service, and the private sector who play a key role in advancing PLEN’s mission. Those interested should …

The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) is the only national organization with the sole focus of preparing college women and marginalized gender groups for leadership in the public …

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