GWIPP APRIL/MAY NEWSLETTER
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last.Well, neither does bathing
that’s why we recommend it daily.” -- Zig ZiglarContents:
Congratulations to the new GWIPP Officers!
President: Kristen Waters (MPP 2007, Social Policy)
Vice President: Dana Coelho (MPP 2007, Environmental Policy)
Secretary: Sanjana Ahmad (MPP 2007, Environmental Policy)
Treasurer: Marisa London (MPP 2007, Environmental Policy)Congratulations to the new PSGA Officers!
Full-Term Representatives: Sanjana Ahmad, Russ Conklin, Kate Howard, Natalia Miteva, Meg Spearman, and Elizabeth Vonhof
Half-Term Representatives: Debbie Lee, Nichole Lopez, and Ruby Marcelo[top]
Presidential Mind Meld…
Dana Coelho (MPP 2007, Environmental Policy) + Kristen Waters (MPP 2007, Social Policy)This has been a crazy, but very successful year for GWIPP, and for all of us. After what may have seemed like a rocky start, we really jump-started things at the first of many winter strategic planning meetings on January 28. A little bit of history goes a long way, and the opportunity to get new and current members together with alumnae to learn about the foundations of GWIPP and how it’s fared over the years solidified in our minds why we’re here and why we still need the organization. Women’s issues and career development, both in the school and in the field of public policy, still need our attention and enthusiastic action. Recognizing this need we revised our mission statement and scheduled a number of professional development and social events -- all of which turned out really well. You know, you were there!
- We kicked off monthly potluck dinners, the first of which brought close to 20 people to GWIPP treasurer Libby Bixby-Skolnik’s house in Greenbelt, MD.
- The Alumnae Career Panel on February 25 at Teasim in Washington, DC brought together alumnae, current students, and even a prospective student to share stories and strategies for finding, keeping, and excelling at that perfect job.
- Our event with Senate Candidate Lise Van Susteren on March 6 was well attended by both MSPP students and a number of undergraduate students in the CIVICUS program.
- Lunch with Cathy Hurwit, Chief of Staff of Rep. Jan Schakowsky, on March 10th taught us about the behind-the-scenes leadership in a Congressional office.
- A Non-profit Career Panel, held on April 24, brought five amazing women from non-profit organizations, including two MSPP alumnae, to share the joys and pitfalls of life in the non-profit sector.
We have tremendous capacity in the coming year to capitalize on our successes and continue to grow. Here are just a few things we are looking forward to in the new academic year:
- Greater involvement with the Policy Student Government Association (PSGA) and the new Diversity Committee
- More collaboration with groups outside of MSPP (i.e. Smith Association of Women MBAs, SAWMBA, over in the business school)
- A new look (more below!)
The school is growing, and GWIPP along with it. MSPP welcomed three new female faculty into our community, women who are enriching our academic and professional lives. Our GWIPP membership has also expanded and members have played a significant role in planning this year’s activities. Expressing a desire to connect directly with alums, GWIPP members restarted the GWIPP mentorship program, which paired current students with second year students and MSPP graduates. At our April elections, we entertained several very qualified candidates for officer positions and have ended up with a great crop of leaders. GWIPP members are also well represented in the PSGA.
Looking ahead to the Fall, we anticipate welcoming new GWIPP members and benefiting from their collective talents and ideas. Please consider joining us as we reach out to new potential members at Orientation in August. We could also use your help in making the newsletter a more effective tool for engaging alumnae and in brainstorming GWIPP agenda items to advocate for in the PSGA. Feel free to drop us a line with your interests or suggestions.
Thanks to everyone for their contributions (organizing help, potluck dishes, good ideas, etc.) this year, and best of luck to all GWIPP members graduating this month -- we hope to see you at the next alumnae potluck!
- Dana (dcoelho1@umd.edu) and Kristen (kwaters@aecf.org)
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Results From the GWIPP Newsletter Survey
Madelyn Carpenter (MPP 2004, Environmental Policy)In January, we sent out a survey with questions about how GWIPP students, alumnae, and friends use the monthly newsletter. The survey asked for a ranking of features readers liked, suggestions on additional topics readers would like to see, and other comments about the newsletter. A summary of the 14 surveys received follows.
More surveys were received from alumnae than students. Those that skim the newsletter for articles of interest are almost evenly split with those that read it cover to cover, however, only one student reported reading the newsletter cover to cover. Responses were evenly split between whether the newsletter should be monthly or bimonthly. Most students who responded thought the newsletter should be bi-monthly. All but two respondents think that the length is just right. Very few of us share the newsletter with non-members, and over half of those who responded would like to be involved in helping put together the newsletter.
Interviews and feature articles tended to rank towards the top (ranking higher with alumnae) for preferred features. I found this interesting since I expected students to be more interested in what alumnae are doing and writing, as something to look forward to after graduation, but found that some comments showed that alumnae enjoy reading the articles, interviews, and members corners just to keep in touch. Students tended to rank the event announcements higher than alumnae, although announcements ranked towards the bottom half along with book reviews.
Additional features suggested include, but are not limited to more career advice/resources/job openings, course highlights outside MSPP, local/national policy updates, and a resource/ organization of the month. As for additional topics recommended, a common topic was balancing career with personal life (including transitioning from student life to life after work hours). Respondents also suggested networking and “women in science” as additional topics. Other suggestions addressed the format of the newsletter (readability and online capabilities).
If you have any comments or reactions to any of the above, please send them to Madelyn Carpenter (madelyncarpenter@yahoo.com) or Kristen Waters (kwaters@aecf.org). We’re in transition over the summer, so your thoughts are still more than welcome! Let us know what you think of the new e-newsletter format as well. It's a work in progress!
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Someone to Shadow: A Profile of Susan Schwab
Maha Amrush (MPP 2003, MFL)I met Susan Schwab in the summer of 1999, when she was dean of the UMD School of Public Affairs. I wasn’t a graduate student yet, but was part a summer program for undergraduates. From the very first day I met Dean Schwab, she struck me as someone who was going to be a role model for me, not only because she was a strong female leader but because of the positive way she spoke about her personal life. Like many of us young women, she had not planned on ever forcing marriage at the expense of her career. Then one day she found true love when she least expected it, and married a man who had nothing to do with the policy world. She said he could “make her laugh.” It was refreshing to hear.
When I became a graduate student at the School of Public Affairs, I often went to Dean Schwab to talk about work/life balance. I wondered how she did it. I wondered how she remained poised, graceful, calm and professional while always wearing a smile on her face -- despite all the pressures put on her by her career. She told me it was about choices. You make the choice to work hard. You make the choice to pursue a career. You make the choice to spend time with those you love. And when you go home, you make the choice to not take work home with you.
I admired Dean Schwab for her experience in the public and private sectors. She had worked on Capitol Hill, served in the US & Foreign Commercial Service, worked as Director of Corporate Business Development for Motorola, and then as Dean of the School of Public Affairs. After I completed my Master’s Degree, she accepted a position as President of the University System of Maryland Foundation as well as USM Vice Chancellor for Advancement. Then, until last week, she was Deputy Trade Representative for the US Government. Wow. One thing she always emphasized was that you shouldn’t burn bridges with your past, because the world is small after all. I have no doubt that her current list of contacts is quite long, and that it continues to grow.
I often asked Dean Schwab about the value of getting an MBA versus a Master’s in Public Policy. As a woman who had worked for a large corporation as well as the Federal Government, she highlighted the value of both skill sets. It was she who influenced me to switch from a specialization in International Security and Economic Policy to one in Management, Finance and Leadership. That way, I was able to take some courses in the business school and obtain practical skills that would be applicable in both the business and policy worlds.
Now Susan Schwab has been selected to be Trade Representative for the United States, which is a top job in the current administration. In this capacity, she will be responsible for trade policy development, negotiation and implementation across a range of issues and regions. What will the future bring for Susan Schwab? Nothing less than the best, I am sure. It’s a tough world out there, especially when you’re at the top… but I’ll tell you something… I wouldn’t mind being her shadow, even if only for a day.
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Member Updates
We decided to give a little structure to this month’s member updates, and we hope you’ll find everyone’s contributions fun and insightful. We asked the following questions:
Current Students Alumnae
- Summer plans
- One thing you are looking forward to doing once the semester ends
- One tip for beating end-of-the-semester stress
- Class I took this year that I would recommend
- Summer contact info
- Current job
- What I like best about my job right now
- Summer/vacation plans
- Advice to current students on how to make a good impression during their summer jobs
Catherine Easby-Smith Albernoz (MPP 2006, Social Policy)
- Not sure what my plans are yet for the summer, but I will be going to Rehoboth beach for a couple weekends.
- Weekends without homework.
- Results Accountability class offered in the spring semester on Fridays. It provides a practical framework to measure the results of programs and collaborations across groups around shared goals.
- Contact info: catherine_albornoz@yahoo.com; (c) 301-512-1043; 1420 N Street, NW, #316, Washington DC.
Dana Coelho (MPP 2007, Environmental Policy)
- Looking forward to a change of scenery, a change of pace, I will be moving down to the eastern shore of Maryland to work at the Worcester County Department of Comprehensive Planning.
- Eating better.
- If you’re tired, go to sleep.
- Global Environmental Problems with Steve Fetter (PUAF 741). It’s fun, you get a good dose of numbers, and some (relatively) simple ways to look at seemingly complex problems.
- Contact Info: Like anyone doesn’t have it already… dcoelho1@umd.edu; 301-653-1720 (m).
Kate Howard (MPP 2007, Social Policy)
- This summer I will be managing the 2006 National Conference on Dialogue and Deliberation (visit http://www.ncdd.org or more information, and let me know if you are interested in learning more about it).
- Going for long walks and exploring DC while drinking an iced latte or iced tea.
- Get outside. You know you need it.
- PUAF 611 (Quantitative Analysis of Policy Issues with Prof Lopez), I think.
- Contact Info: mkh@umd.edu; 415-412-7773 (m); 301-920-0135 (h).
Kristen Waters (MPP 2007, Social Policy)
- I'll be interning with the Government Accountability Office’s Financial Markets and Community Investment team!
- Reading for fun.
- Try to take at least a little time for yourself each day.
- Poverty and Welfare class with Besharov (PUAF 698T) and Quantitative Analysis with Lopez (611)
- Contact Info: kwaters@aecf.org; 410-523-3122 (h).
Libby Bixby-Skolnik (MPP 2006, ISEP)
- To the Arctic or Bust!!! (Check out her article in the latest Four-One-One)
Lisa Berardi (MPP 2007, ISEP)
- I’ll be working this summer as an intern for the U.S. Dept of State, Bureau of African Affairs. For fun I’ll be taking trips to Annapolis, Myrtle Beach and the Zoo.
- Visiting New York (my hometown), having the time (finally) to read The Poisonwood Bible, enjoying my first Maryland summer.
- Yoga, listening to the Garden State soundtrack, happy hour with friends, watching reruns of HBO's Entourage until the new season starts.
- Intelligence Policy with Nolte (698C), great for security-oriented ISEP-ers.
- Contact Info: LMBerardi@aol.com; 917-757-3201 (m); 8502 16th Street, Silver Spring, MD.
Marisa London (MPP 2007, Environmental Policy) is spending the summer at the Government Accountability Office in the Natural Resources and the Environment Branch, keeping the country safe from ineffective policymaking. In August, I will be traveling to sunny Detroit, MI for a week of R&R.
Margaret Ann (Meg) Spearman (MPP 2007, Environmental Policy)
- This summer I am working at the EPA, in the Office of Policy and Economic Innovation, interning in the “Community Action Renewing the Environment” program - www.epa.gov/care.
- Spend as much time outside as physically possible.
- Ecological Economics (743). I'm in love with Herman Daly.
- Contact Info: mspear@umd.edu
Ruby Marcelo (MPP 2007, ISEP)
- I’ll be spending the summer as Program Coordinator for the Maryland Leadership Institute.
- Eating more healthily (no more Rudys).
- Take 1--2 hours and just vegetate on the Food Channel.
- Intelligence Policy with Nolte (698C) and microeconomics with Lopez (640).
- Contact Info: rmarcelo@mail.umd.edu; 808-927-3030; 1701 East-West Highway, Apt 306, Silver Spring, MD.
Sanjana Ahmad (MPP 2007, Environmental Policy)
- I will be interning at the Office of Mangement and Budget, Commerce Branch
- RELAXING. Enjoying the nice May weather.
- I need tips to beat end of semester stress!
- Dynamic Modeling with Ruth (746)
Amber Wichowsky (MPP 2002) just finished her first year in the political science doctoral program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is the co-author of "The Illusion of Technique: How Method-Driven Research Leads Welfare Scholarship Astray", which will be published in an upcoming edition of the Social Science Quarterly (co-authored with Joe Soss, Meghan Condon, and Matthew Holloque). She is currently working on two research projects. The first examines the role of public policy in shaping citizen engagement and political conflict and the ways in which performance evaluations of programs overlook important citizenship benefits (co-authored with Donald Moynihan, La Follette School of Public Affairs). The second will be examining the dynamics of race, public opinion and welfare policy (co-authored with Joe Soss, Meghan Condon and Matthew Holleque). When she's not studying, she can be found running the trails along Lake Monona as she trains for the Minneapolis Marathon. Amber can be reached at wichowsky@wisc.edu.
Carolyn Chuhta (MPP 2005, Social Policy) is approaching the completion of her first year as a staffer for US Senator Barbara A. Mikulski -- and still loves her work! Recently, she has been closely following the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill, meeting with constituents about the genocide in Darfur, and learning about the TRICARE health program for veterans. After work this summer, Carolyn can be found catching a fly ball on the Mall with her office’s softball team, listening to jazz music at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, or watching a classic flick at Screen on the Green. She also hopes to revive her book club and continue her participation in a dinner club. She’s always willing to try new cuisines and bars in the area -- so free to give suggestions. One more bit of news -- she is also anxiously awaiting the birth of a new niece or nephew at the end of May! Keep in touch -- cachuhta@presidency.com.
Jackie Nowicki (MPP 1999)
- Assistant Director, Strategic Issues Team, GAO
- Doing analytically challenging and interesting work with smart people, in an environment conducive to and respectful of my work/life balance.
- Lots of time on our boat/waterskiing this summer and fall with my husband, kids, and friends; Girls' Weekend in September; celebrating my mom's 60th birthday with a mini-family reunion at Disney World this Fall; visiting friends in Belgium for the holidays.
- Put your best foot forward. Many employers give preference for full-time job offers to high-performing interns. Remember that you are in a professional setting, even if you are lucky enough to work in a “business casual” environment -- look and act like a professional at all times. I am always amazed at the few interns who look like they are headed to a bar or beach instead of the office; save the flip flops and bling for after hours. Make an effort to get involved as much as you can beyond the scope of your job responsibilities -- is there a social committee, knowledge transfer team, book club, etc. you can get involved in? Those crosscutting experiences can really give you a good sense of the organization as a whole, and also help pump up your networking connections!
Madelyn Carpenter (MPP 2004, Environmental Policy)
- Environmental Proteciton Specialist, National Park Service, Washington DC (2004 Presidential Management Fellow)
- My agency’s mission. I am working for an agency who’s mission is to protect park resources for future generations. There is a strong push for multiple use of natural and cultural resources right now, and although we need to sustain ourselves, I like the fact that the National Park Service works to preserve resources to the extent possible and to provide for visitor experience so that we can enjoy them.
- Vacation plans included a trip to Santa Fe last month and include going to two weddings in 6 days - one in New York City and one in Montana. It’s a busy summer. I’m also busy looking for that perfect job out west. Still searching…
- Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Get better direction if you need it (don’t just jump to conclusions, or you may need to redo what you did). Your instructions may not have been clear in the first place. Make contacts while you can! You never know when knowing someone from a past job may come in handy. Create and keep those connections strong.
Shirley Hsieh (MPP 2004)
- Consultant at IBM working on organizational change management with the U.S. Army.
- I like how my current position allows for creativity and ways to "think outside of the box." I like meeting with my government clients to discuss ways on helping their people understand new technology -- whether it be creating a quarterly newsletter, writing magazine articles or holding one-on-one workshops.
- A few trips to Michigan and NYC here and there.
- Be as open as possible and try to learn as much as you can. I've learned from my past internship at the State Department that you'll have to step up many times, ask for more responsibilities, and be willing to learn new things. Don't be shy!
Vanessa Braddy (1993, Environmental Policy)
- Assistant to the Deputy Administrator/Chief Engineer for Operations at the Maryland State Highway Administration.
- My work hours are flexible and I get a wide variety of assignments.
- None at the moment; possibly getting away with my husband while the kids are off to overnight camp for a week!
- Be diligent in completing all assignments; follow the unwritten dress codes (whatever the boss is wearing); show lots of initiative; be on time for everything (work, from lunch, to meetings, etc.); show and interest in your department/office’s work/responsibilities; and ask questions.
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Reflections From the Non-profit Career Panel
Amalea Híjar (MPP 2004)When someone says “nonprofit” what comes to mind? Greenpeace? Children International? The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation? Nonprofits take many forms, have many goals, and achieve them in many ways. This variance coupled with a passion for issues drive my interest in nonprofit management.
Over the past 12 years I have volunteered and worked for a variety of nonprofit organizations. Recently I joined the American Staffing Association (ASA) as their Sections Manager. In this position I provide strategic and budget planning while working with industry stakeholders to increase services to the Association's membership. Prior to this, I was the Operations Manager at the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA). As Operations Manager I had a staff of five and oversaw many aspects of the organization including its budget, HR, communications, event planning, and technology. I credit my success to date in part to my MPP.
While nonprofit studies and management are not specializations at the School of Public Policy, plenty of courses will provide you with the foundation you need to succeed. You may have to draw the connections for potential employers, but the value of your MPP/A to their organization will quickly be realized. Specifically, courses in finance, government accounting, and negotiations have supported my advancement more than I anticipated. The key is to explain the multiple dimensions and applications of your public policy education. Too often I have found nonprofit employers do not understand our degree.
There are many resources available in D.C. to support your interests and a nonprofit employer will recognize if you’ve capitalized on them. For example, The Foundation Center (www.foundationcenter.org) offers free educational seminars almost daily. I attended several of these while at SPP and learned about grant seeking and writing, developing program budgets, and the basic elements of starting my own nonprofit. And of course I put every seminar on my resume. Recently while interviewing with a nonprofit I was asked where my knowledge of strategic and business planning came from. The answer is part MPP, part seminars and personal research, and part first-hand experience from volunteer or internship positions. This diversity was well-received by the employer because it showed my willingness to seek out information and experiences.
As we all know, education alone does not get you your dream job. You’ve heard it a thousand times but your strategy must include internships. I suggest looking for two specific things within an internship and deciding which is more important to you:
- The organization works on an issue of importance to you;
- The experience you will gain from the internship is valuable and applicable.
I have generally prioritize the latter because I prefer to get a high-level experience with any organization that increases my marketability than answer phones at my ideal organization.
On a final note, remember that nonprofit organizations often have ambitious goals that exceed their staff and monetary resources. If you are willing to literally try everything and support the team in any way, I encourage you to consider joining the nonprofit sector.
Amalea Híjar is a 2004 graduate of SPP. Please feel free to contact her at ahijar@gmail.com.
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Taking Courses Outside of MSPP
Catherine Easby-Smith Albornoz (MPP 2006, Social Policy)Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Lobbying; Women, Public Policy, and Political Leadership; Politics and the Media; International Education in Less Developed Countries; Gender and Development; Homeland Security … all courses, among many others, that are offered at Public Policy schools in the DC area that are available to MSPP students at no additional cost.
The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area is a great resource to UMD students, as it allows us to take courses at other area universities at College Park’s tuition rates. If there is a graduate level course at a participating university that is not offered at MSPP or another school at UMD, and as long as the course is not full, you can register for it. There are specific circumstances for those with full tuition remission, and in that case you should contact the UMD Consortium representative at 301-314-8239.
This past fall, I wanted to take a course in Nonprofit Management, which is not offered at our policy school. So I did some research, found a course that fit my needs at the Georgetown Public Policy Institute, and after some manageable administrative steps, registered for the course. It was a great opportunity to interact with students from another university, have a scholar-practitioner professor who works in DC, change my surroundings, and gain expertise in an area of personal interest.
The Consortium’s member universities include all schools in the DC area -- American University, George Washington, Georgetown, George Mason, and the National Defense University, among many others. The full list and more information on the program can be found at: http://www.testudo.umd.edu/soc/consortium.html.
If you want to participate in the program, the steps are to:
- Research and find a course that you are interested in. Contact an administrative dean at that school to make sure that the course is open to consortium students and that there are seats available. Priority enrollment goes to students from the “home” university.
- Present the course and its syllabus to your specialization advisor for approval. It will be counted as an elective.
- Contact the Consortium Coordinator, Room 1113 Mitchell Building, 301-314-8239 to obtain "Permission to Enroll in the Consortium Program" form. Have your advisor sign this form and return it to the Consortium Office.
- Fill out a Consortium Registration Form with the Consortium Coordinator. She will then take care of registration for you. A copy of this form will serve as your student identification when you are on that campus, and may be used to gain access to the library and electronic materials as necessary.
- Follow up with the school you are visiting to make sure that you are registered for the course and to see if there is any other information that you need.
My experience was that the completion of forms at UMD was the easier, part but that tracking down administrative representatives at Georgetown was more difficult, since I was a visiting student and not their main priority. I would recommend that anyone who wants to do this start early simply because of the multiple steps. However, it is not a difficult process and certainly worth the effort in my opinion.
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GWIPP Logo Competition -- Open through June 19
We’re ready to give the GWIPP logo and website a facelift!! After serving us well since GWIPP’s initial founding, we are ready to spruce up the image of our GWIPP communications a bit. Special thanks to Courtney Workman’s husband, Aaron Tark, who designed the original logo to symbolize both strength and femininity, and chose colors to represent our ties to the University of Maryland.
We would like your help with the new design. We’re looking for a logo that:
- conveys professionalism;
- incorporates the name “Graduate Women in Public Policy” and the acronym "GWIPP";
- uses the UMD colors, feel free to be either obvious or subtle; and
- is not too trendy (think “timeless”, we’ll want to keep the logo for several years).
Other than that, we are open to your creative ideas. Submissions from non-GWIPP members are welcome also. Send your logo designs to Dana (dcoelho1@umd.edu) by Monday, June 19th.
The winning GWIPP logo will be featured on our upcoming newsletters, website, official emails, and may even make an appearance on a GWIPP business card. The winner of the logo competition will receive her logo on a coffee mug, as well as bragging rights and an invitation to consult on the website overhaul!
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MSPP Headlines
- Chris Foreman, of 620 and Strateties of Equality fame, has accepted the first annual Faculty Award and will be speaking at commencement on May 22.
- Dean Fetter was unseated as Quiz Night champion by Billy Grayson (courtesy of his own rocket scientist genes!).
- Prom was great.
- Congratulations to all the ladies working this summer in internships supported by the William Donald Schaefer Internship Program:
- Coelho, Dana -- Worcester County (MD), Department of Comprehensive Planning
- Fernandez, Carolina -- American Enterprise Institute
- Lopez, Nichole -- World Affairs Council
- McNerney, Erin -- Organization of American States
- Roeper, Maria -- Center for Community Change
- Rooney, Katie -- Friends of the Earth
- Schmeckpeper, Erica -- Maryland Municipal League
- Spearman, Meg -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Vonhoff, Elizabeth -- Maryland Municipal League
- Yue, Yang -- FINCA International
- It’s faculty search time. There are three committees forming: environmental policy, public sector financial management, and ISEP/joint institute.
- Diversifying the core curriculum. If you have thoughts on the following, please contact Meg Spearman (mspear@umd.edu). There is a meeting scheduled with Chris Foreman on Friday.
- Bringing "taboo" issues - sexuality, race, class, religion, and so on - into the core curriculum, and/or
- Starting a regularly scheduled -- but informal -- discussion group about the above topics.
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Upcoming Events
A more global web-based calendar is in the works for use by PSGA, GWIPP, EESG and the Diversity Committee as a way to communicate our own events and those in the area that may be of interest to MSPP students.
Monday, May 15
Tomorrow's Leaders Today: Courage To Lead
6:30-9:00 PM, The Four Seasons Hotel, 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
$20, but it’s free for GWIPP members who RSVP in advance via Dana (dcoelho1@umd.edu)Join Tomorrow's Leaders Today for an evening's conversation with two women leaders who are changing the community and in turn the world - one right from her own downtown cubicle, the other as she moves around the city block to block. One of them gave up a lucrative job offer and a traditionally comfortable life. The other gave a part of her life to someone on the job. They made sacrifices, no question. They took risks, for sure. And while their stories will inspire you, they will help you uncover your own sources of courage as you identify where your world begins and what change is in store. [details]
Tuesday, May 16
DC Eco-Women Happy Hour
6:00-8:00 pm, Teaism 7th & D NW [details - join the mailing list]Saturday, May 20
Graduation, etc. Party at Dana’s house [details]Monday, May 22
MSPP GraduationMonday, June 19
Dead for GWIPP Logo Competition (see above for details)
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