The McCourt School of Public Policy’s Women in Public Policy Initiative (WPPI) is dedicated to developing exceptional female leaders in public policy and increasing awareness of issues that disproportionately affect women and girls through strategic partnerships, service, and advocacy.

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As an organization, we strive to increase the visibility of women in the policy arena both inside and outside of the immediate Georgetown University community. We seek to provide an inclusive forum for McCourt students interested in issues pertaining to women in politics and public policy, to support the professional development and skills of female students in preparation for their future careers, and to connect current students with alumni and professionals in the field. Membership is open to all interested McCourt students regardless of gender, political affiliation, race, or sexual orientation.

 

 

OUR VISION

 

​Awareness: Encourage a robust dialogue regarding policy issues related to women and girls domestically and internationally, provide the McCourt community with a vehicle to explore relevant issues affecting women, advance thoughtful policy discussion and debate, and promote proactive policy solutions to issues affecting women and girls

 

Leadership Development: Foster an engaging and vibrant network between McCourt students, alumnae/i, faculty, and staff, develop career resources for women in the policy field, and provide opportunities to learn about the specific leadership challenges that women face

 

Partnerships: Coordinate and collaborate with other Georgetown University women’s organizations, local and national non-profits, think tanks, and institutes to expose the Georgetown University community to issues affecting women and girls and to provide positive female role models for all members of the Georgetown University community

 

Service: Collaborate with local organizations that focus on issues related to the empowerment of women and girls in the Greater Washington Area to create volunteer and advocacy opportunities

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