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What is NEW Leadership Puget Sound?
National Education for Women’s (NEW) Leadership Puget Sound is an intensive six-day institute open to undergraduate women attending two-year or four-year institutions in the region or to those with residence in Washington State.  

The NEW Leadership curriculum is designed to:

  • Cultivate leadership skills
  • Teach women about the realities of politics and policy making
  • Learn how to be an effective part of the political process
  • Connect participants with women leaders who make a difference in civic life and the public sphere
  • Help students explore the demands and rewards of leadership in a diverse society
  • Empower students to practice leadership through action

During the Institute students will:

  • Meet with interesting and active women who are leaders in their communities,  in non-profit organizations,  in the local and state government,  and businesses
  • Receive skills training on public speaking,  fundraising,  negotiation & conflict resolution,  diversity and networking
  • Develop valuable social networks with peers and mentors

Graduates of the Institute will receive information and assistance to help them continue to grow as leaders through involvement with the NEW Leadership Alumnae.

“I feel like I have received so much useful information that I can go out and conquer the world.” – Tanisha T.

The 2012 NEW Leadership Institute will be held from Monday, June 11th – Saturday, June 16th at the University of Washington- Seattle campus. Please contact us at newlead@uw.edu or call 206-685-1090 with questions regarding the program.

Apply online for the June 2012 Institute at the following link: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/newlead/141358