Professional Development
November 16, 2013
10:00 AM
Introductions & Announcements
 My-Lien Le, Women & Politics Institute
10:15 AM
Crafting an Incredible Resume Workshop
 Jo Jensen, Freethink Media
 Claire Viall, Office of Congressman Mark Takano
 Tara Corrigan, The White House
 Kate Geyer, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
11:30 AM
Making Connections and Networking: An Overview
 Catherine McCarthy, Potomac Communications Group
 Jen Nawrocki, National Propane Gas Association
 Julia Drost, Amnesty International
 Michelle Edwards, EchoDitto
12:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM
Developing Skills for an Effective Interview: An Overview
 Allison Shapira, Global Public Speaking
 Niara Phillips, White House Presidential Personnel Office
 Clare Bresnahan, Women’s Campaign Fund/She Should Run
 Sui Lang Panoke, Women Politics Media Foundation Inc.
 Latoya Veal, Office of Congresswoman Maxine Waters
2:00 PM
Mock Interview Activity
 Allison Shapira, Global Public Speaking
 Niara Phillips, White House Presidential Personnel Office
 Clare Bresnahan, Women’s Campaign Fund/She Should Run
 Sui Lang Panoke, Women Politics Media Foundation Inc.
 Latoya Veal, Office of Congresswoman Maxine Waters
2:45 PM
Wrap-Up
 My-Lien Le, Women & Politics Institute