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Trenton, NJ — The Women’s Political Caucus of New Jersey (WPCNJ) proudly announces its 2027 Fellowship cohort, marking the second year of its Fellowship Program, which empowers emerging women leaders to pursue public office, policy roles, and civic leadership.
Supported by the WPCNJ Education and Training Fund, the six-session Fellowship Program equips fellows with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and connections to lead, influence policy, and make a difference in their communities.
This skills-based program provides six full-day learning sessions from January to May 2027, and is led by the WPCNJ Fellowship Committee, including:
*Chrissy Buteas, Chair
*Megan Hutton, WPCNJ Executive Director
*Alexis Bailey and Petra Gaskins, Education Chairs
*Athina Fassu, Communications Chair
*Kaylee McGuire, Operations Chair
After a successful inaugural year, WPCNJ is excited to welcome a new cohort of women with a range of professional experiences, perspectives, and interests in public service. Through the Fellowship, participants will deepen their understanding of leadership and public service while building relationships with peers and experienced leaders.
“The Fellowship reflects our commitment to investing in the next generation of women leaders and ensuring women have the tools and opportunities to shape decisions that affect their communities,” said Chrissy Buteas, Chair of the WPCNJ Education and Training Fund. “We’re excited to continue this work and welcome another outstanding group of fellows.”
The 2027 class of fellows includes:
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Jada Abdullah - Associate Health Policy Analyst, New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies
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Sofia Bonsignore - Public Policy Specialist, The New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority
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Alexandra Cerasiello - State of New Jersey
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Ana Dorvil - Legislative Liaison, New Jersey Department of Children and Families
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Emily Evers - Government Affairs Analyst, McCarter & English
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Tyra Gibbs – Program Manager, New Jersey Department of State, Faith Action Center
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Stephanie Hague - Senior Associate for Government Relations and Public Relations, MAD Global Strategy
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Tajnia Hussain - State of New Jersey
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Melissa Josephson - Associate of Public Affairs, Moxie Strategies
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Cameron Klingener - Government Relations Analyst, Learning Ally
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Keely Magee - Assistant Manager, Public Policy & External Affairs, RWJBarnabas Health
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Sarah McClure - Legislative Liaison, New Jersey Department of Human Services
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Isarel Novo - Associate, Mercury Public Affairs
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Toral Patel - Account Manager, Resolve Strategic Communications
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Freyja Quinn - Legislative Aide, Office of Assemblywoman Andrea Katz
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Jaida Rodriques - Constituent Services Representative, U.S. House of Representatives
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Daniela Valverde - Program Coordinator, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Through its Fellowship Program, WPCNJ remains committed to developing the next generation of women leaders and creating pathways for greater participation and representation in public service.
For more information about the WPCNJ Education and Training Fund, please contact info@wpcnj.org or visit https://wpcnj.org/category/education-and-training/
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