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Judy Schneider FellowshipEstablished in 2015, in conjunction with WGR’s 40th anniversary, the Judy Schneider Fellowship honors Judy’s immense impact on WGR and the thousands of women she has mentored since 1985. 2025 Fellows
Cathryn CrummeyGreenberg Traurig, LLP 
Catherine MurphyASTHO 
Madelyn AdamsSociety for Women's Health Research 
Shelby OttengheimeLeague of American Bicyclists
Judy’s passion for professional development is a cornerstone of the Fellowship, which offers 360-degree professional development. Fellows receive a WGR membership, free registration to WGR events, and complimentary registration for Direct Connect to Congress. The 2026 Judy Schneider application is now closed. Application Criteria
View full guidelines here. Process
Past Judy Schneider FellowsCassandra Praino, DDC Public Affairs, 2024 Aman Tune, Forward Global, 2024 Taylor Holmes, Wells Fargo, 2023 Judy Ly, Beekeeper Group, 2023 BréYhana Johnson, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, 2022 April Love, Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy Research Center, 2022 Rebecca King, Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, 2021 Tyra Satchell, American Heart Association, 2021 Natalie Tietjen, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 2021 Olivia Elder, FWD.us, 2020 Alex Gaston, College to Congress, 2020 Ivy Prater, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, 2020 Natalie Martinez, Representative Angie Craig (MN-2), 2019 Alexandra Rosen, American Trucking Association, 2019 Laura Munoz, NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, 2018 Julia Woislaw, Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, 2018 Mary McClure, Voice for Progress, 2017 Victoria Parsons, Daimler North America, 2017 |
The Fellowship provides real-life opportunities to build your professional
and personal skillset as an emerging government relations professional. This year-round program is aimed at creating the next generation of talented, ethical, savvy and passionate advocates.