On April 4, 2024, the Network of enlightened Women hosted the Spring Capitol Hill Intern Summit in Washington, DC. During this program, 57 Capitol Hill interns and staffers had the opportunity to network with like-minded women and hear from successful female leaders in the network. The summit kicked off with “Five Things You Didn’t Learn During Your Hill Internship (but should have!),” featuring Adeline Sandridge. Sandridge, NeW alumna from the University of Virginia, serves as Congresswoman Kat Cammack’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications and Operations.  If you are considering int ..read more

On April 4, 2024, the Network of enlightened Women hosted the Spring Capitol Hill Intern Summit in Washington, DC. During this program, 57 Capitol Hill interns and staffers had the opportunity to network with like-minded women and hear from successful female leaders in the network.    Ellie Cohanim, Senior Fellow at the Independent Women’s Forum, host of “Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim” for Jewish News Syndicate, and former U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism at the U.S. Department of State, spoke about the issues currently going on in the Middle Eas ..read more

One of the best ways to better prepare yourself for college life is to research different types of colleges and your options. As conservative women, we want our beliefs to be heard and not threatened on campus. By adequately preparing for college, you set yourself up for success. In Karin Lips‘ new book, You’re Not Alone: The Conservative Woman’s Guide to College, she gives practical advice for students looking for the right school to attend.   In the first chapters of The Conservative Woman’s Guide to College, Lips discusses how to prepare for college and what tips she recommends du ..read more

A wise person once said, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” While this might not seem like groundbreaking wisdom, the concept has always stuck with me. It’s encouraged me to ask questions and not to make assumptions about what others may know (or not know). In the spirit of that advice, I compiled a list of email and professional etiquette from my time in the workplace and the crowdsourced advice from others with decades of experience. While some of this may seem simple or obvious, I hope you can take away some tidbits that maybe you didn’t know, you didn’t know.    Learn the ..read more

Internships can significantly affect your career opportunities and help your resume become more well-rounded before applying for a full-time position. We sat down with Breda Brosey, chapter leader at NeW at The Catholic University of America, to get her tips on how to be a standout intern! Read on to hear about her experience as an intern for The Federalist Society.  1 – Which experience do you think prepared you the most for your Federalist Society internship?  As a Federalist Society intern since September 2023, I perform detailed legal research and writing projects for our nationw ..read more

It’s Professional Development Week at the Network of enlightened Women, and we are sharing our tips to help you excel, whether you are starting your career journey or looking to improve your workflow.  Utilizing technology can help you stay on track and organized regarding your work and personal goals. Here are some of our best tips for making the most of the technology tools you have.  Calendar Blocking   This time management technique allows you to set aside specific times for your work activity to ensure everything is completed for the day. It makes employees more produc ..read more

Ah, the first job—a monumental step where we transition from students to active contributors to society. Reflecting on my journey, which wasn’t without its fair share of missteps (recall my stint as what could be humorously termed the world’s most challenged Hill intern), I’ve gleaned a few pearls of wisdom. Here’s what the now slightly wiser me would impart to my eager, bright-eyed self on day one: 1 – From Problem Child to Solution Savior In my zeal to make an impression, I became the office’s unofficial problem spotter, mistakenly believing that pointing out every flaw was a quick path to r ..read more

We caught up with the women from NeW at the University of South Carolina. Learn about the extraordinary work these women are doing on campus from their executive board members. Why is NeW important to your chapter?   NeW is important to us because of the friendships and community that we are building. In today’s society, women need to know who they can trust and who they can be themselves around. NeW has allowed us to discuss important topics and become professional and confident women.   What kind of impact has your chapter had on campus?   Our chapter recently ..read more

In honor of Women’s History Month, our NeW Ambassadors are sharing about the female historical figures who inspire them the most. Jennifer Fletcher, President of NeW at Stevenson University, shares why she is inspired by Queen Elizabeth II.  Which female historical figure inspires you the most?  I have felt very inspired by Queen Elizabeth II for being an emblematic woman of true commitment to duty, grace, and adherence to tradition, even in the face of wildly changing times.  What time period did she exist in? What were the major world events going on at the time of her career ..read more

In honor of Women’s History Month, our NeW Ambassadors are sharing about the female historical figures who inspire them the most. Ashley Martin, President of NeW at The Catholic University of America, shares why she is inspired by Amelia Earhart.  Which female historical figure inspires you the most?   The female historical figure that inspires me the most is Amelia Earhart.  What time period did she exist in? What were the major world events going on at the time of her career?  Earhart existed in the early 20th century. Major events going on included World War I, wher ..read more