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Judy Schneider Fellowship

2024 Fellows

 

Aman Tune

Forward Global

 

Cassandra Praino

DDC Public Affairs

 

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 series, since 1985.

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.

Since its inception, Judy has worked passionately to help WGR members break down the ins and outs of congressional procedure in both the Senate and House. She is a treasure trove of information and historical knowledge that ensures that every participant leaves feeling confident and empowered to be successful in their legislative agendas.

Judy’s passion for professional development is a cornerstone of the Fellowship, which will provide a 360-degree professional development experience to young professionals in the early stages of their careers. Two Fellows are selected annually, immediately gaining access to all of the program benefits, including a WGR membership, free registration to all WGR events and of course, complimentary registration for Direct Connect to Congress education program.

Interested in supporting the Fellowship program? Please consider making a donation to the Judy Schneider Fellowship fund to support future women government relations professionals!

Deadline extended! The 2025 Judy Schneider Fellowship application will be open August 19 - September 30. 

Application Criteria:
  • No more than five years of professional work experience;
  • Interest and/or experience in the government relations profession.

Click here to view the Judy Schneider Fellowship guidelines for participation.

 

APPLY HERE

 
Process:
  • Application open August 19–September 30, 2024
  • Selected candidates are interviewed in October/November
  • Finalists are selected by November
  • Fellows announced in December at WGR's End of Year Celebration

Want to learn more? Register for the information webinar here



Past Judy Schneider Fellows

Taylor HolmesWells Fargo, 2023

Judy Ly, Beekeeper Group, 2023

BréYhana Johnson, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, 2022

April Love, Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy Research Center at Alcorn State University, 2022

Rebecca King, Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, 2021

Tyra SatchellAmerican 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