Erika Dyer, Account Associate, Ketchum’s Public & Corporate Affairs
“WeLead is a unique experience because it brings together a bipartisan group of ladies who, for the most part, are just beginning their career. It was refreshing to learn that despite political differences, many of us shared the same experiences and had a lot in common.”
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Rachael Estes, Government and Regulatory Affairs Manager, Apex Clean Energy
"I really enjoyed learning the nuts and bolts of running a campaign. It was also inspiring to be in the company of driven, talented and politically-minded young women."
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Courtney Federico, Program Manager, WOMEN VOTE! at EMILY’s List
Her advice the new class? “Take advantage of every opportunity. You worked hard to have this experience, so be thoughtful and strategic about what you want to gain from it, and get after it!”
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Audrey Henson, Founder, College to Congress
Prior to WeLead, Audrey “thought that working in politics and making an impact in your community could only exist in a partisan world. WeLead took me out of my bubble and showed me that women on opposite sides of the aisle could not only be friends, but we could achieve common goals.”
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Elizabeth “Liz” Murphy, State Policy Director, Sandy Hook Promise
"WeLead opened my eyes to the multitude of ways I could lead in the political/policy world – including, but not limited to, running for office. I really appreciated the variety of backgrounds of our speakers and trainers, as well as the other women in my class."
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Carla Reed, Director of Human Resources, The Raben Group
“I really enjoyed the professional development sessions. As an HR professional, I valued having the opportunity to practice presentation and communication skills during mock interviews with women who were well established in their careers."
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Beth Roberts, Senior Program Officer, Finance, Investment and Trade at Millennium Challenge Corporation
"Because everyone in the program was doing interesting things and had aspirational goals, I learned somuch from simply interacting with WeLead colleagues, sharing stories and exploring new possibilities. At an early stage of my career, this was invaluable."
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Lauren Underwood, U.S. House of Representatives (IL-14)
Lauren graduated from the WeLead Training Program in 2012 and was elected to Congress in 2018 to represent her hometown, Naperville, in Illinois's 14th District. Lauren credits WeLead with "providing me with the tools, leadership training, and confidence to run for office."
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Carissa Smith, National Women's Vote Director at Biden for President 
"WeLead was such a transformative and insightful curriculum. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and learning from the best of the best in politics. I was able to walk away with a rolodex of contacts in the field of government relations and politics." 
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