"...each one of us needs to be responsible for making

our country the country it needs to be."

Grandmother of Juneteenth & Texan Opal Lee

Legislative Interns Arrive in DC!

This summer the Center for Women in Government (CWG) has sent its largest group of TWU student interns to Washington, DC ever. Three women, Tha Iang, Maddie Ray, and Jaynee Taylor, earned competitive scholarships from the CWG to defray the costs associated with living and working in Washington, DC. With help from TWU's Director of Government Relations, Kevin Cruser, and the expertise of Barry Brown from the Alpine Group, the CWG guided their placements into two offices on Capitol Hill and one boutique lobbying firm. Learn more about each intern below, and watch this space for the next chance to apply for the legislative internship scholarship!

Tha Iang is interning at Vectis DC. Vectis is a government affairs firm with a diverse array of clients including the Women's College Coalition, of which TWU is a member. Tha is Vectis's first ever intern, and she is gaining unique skills and experiences in advocacy and strategic communications. Tha is originally from Myanmar. She immigrated to the U.S. five years ago and is making the most of every opportunity she finds to feed her love of social justice and political science.

Maddie LaRosa-Ray made her first trip on an airplane to intern for Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia. Maddie has already demonstrated her commitment to public service earning the Points of Light, President's Gold Volunteer Service Award. Maddie also earned TWU's Emerging Leader award in 2022, followed by the Horizon award in 2023. Maddie is continuing to distinguish herself as both a Terry and Honors Scholar. where her passion for service is fully utilized.

Fresh off of her May graduation and before launching into grad school, Jaynee Taylor is interning for Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. Jaynee has done it all at TWU from orientation leader to student manager in housing and dining. A social work major, she pursued the legislative internship experience in anticipation of becoming a better advocate for minority women. Dentonites may recognize Jaynee from her volunteer roles with United Way and Friends of the Family.

Balancing Act: Resilience in the Public Sector

Friday, June 14

Juggling the demands of a career in the public sector while navigating the intricacies of life as a woman requires resilience and adaptability.

Join us as we host Andrea Barefield, Councilwoman for the City of Waco, for an informative session tailored specifically for women navigating the landscape of public service.

The session will include networking and lunch.

Women in Politics Graduate Certificate

It’s a new era in the world of politics. Are you ready to be a part of this moment? Join us for a year, and gain the skills needed to work professionally in politics, policy, and campaigns. This online, 12-credit-hour graduate certificate, offered in cooperation with Texas Woman's University's Political Science department, can be completed in two semesters. Reach out to learn more about the program and how you can get HALF of the tuition costs covered!

Scholarship application closes July 1.

Leading the Lone Star State: Texas Women in Public Service Summit returns to Denton

October 17th, 2024!

This year's focus: Ethical Responsibility in Governance and Public Service.

Join us for a day filled with engaging keynotes, insightful sessions, and networking opportunities. Registration is $75.

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Summer Book Giveaway

Follow our social media pages to participate in our summer book giveaway! From women in global politics to a late summer surprise topic, we'll be giving away books to our followers who like and comment on our book posts.

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