2022 Judy Schneider Fellows Announced

Meet the 2022 Judy Schneider Fellows

April & BréYhana

April Love

April is a policy analyst for the Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy Research Center at Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi. She is excited to be a 2022 Fellow which will help support her professional goal of becoming a senior policy analyst or advisor within the next five years. April says she will use her experience as a Fellow to encourage other women who are underrepresented in this industry to pursue government relations, policy, and politics as a career.

BréYhana Johnson

As the staff assistant and intern coordinator for the office of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, BréYhana understands the importance of mentorship and professional development. She is looking forward to the guidance from strong-minded women that comes with being part of this program. BréYhana is a first-generation college student who moved to Washington, D.C. to pursue a career in public service. Her goal is to use the knowledge she gains as a 2022 Fellow to support other young women in pursuing their goals and commitment to public service.

About the Judy Schneider Fellowship

Established in 2015, in conjunction with WGR’s 40th anniversary, the Judy Schneider Fellowship is named in gratitude and appreciation for the immense impact Judy Schneider has had on WGR and the thousands of women she has mentored, developed, and trained through her Direct Connect to Congress education series, since 1985.

The fellowship provides real life opportunities for emerging government relations professionals to build their professional and personal skill sets. This year-round program is aimed at creating the next generation of talented, ethical, savvy, and passionate advocates