How to Find a Mentor with Ladan Nowrasteh
When I was young and people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I said what most kids say – a veterinarian. Why, you ask? Was it my love of zoology or science? Was it because I was a pet-less (thanks, mom and dad) kid desperate to be around animals? It […]
Women’s Organization Celebrates Women’s History Month
CONTACT: Kathryn Alford, Communications Manager media@enlightenedwomen.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2022 WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH WASHINGTON, DC — The Network of enlightened Women, known as NeW, is dedicated to educating, equipping, and empowering young conservative women. In honor of Women’s History Month, NeW women celebrated women in engaging and creative ways. To close out […]
2022 Gentleman of the Year Announced
CONTACT: Kathryn Alford, Communications Manager media@enlightenedwomen.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2022 2022 GENTLEMAN OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED WASHINGTON, DC — Showing civility in politics and leadership and respect for those with whom you disagree is becoming a rarity. This year, the Network of enlightened Women, known as NeW, celebrated gentlemen across the country who demonstrate service, […]
Women’s Organization Responds to President’s Commitment on Supreme Court Nomination
CONTACT: Kathryn Alford, Communications Manager media@enlightenedwomen.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2022 WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION RESPONDS TO PRESIDENT’S COMMITMENT ON SUPREME COURT NOMINATION WASHINGTON, DC — With the announcement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement and President Joe Biden’s commitment to nominating a Black woman to fill the seat, Karin Lips, President of the Network of enlightened […]
Governor Scott Walker Named 2022 Honorary Gentleman
CONTACT: Kathryn Alford, Communications Manager media@enlightenedwomen.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2022 GOVERNOR SCOTT WALKER NAMED 2022 HONORARY GENTLEMAN WASHINGTON, DC — Showing civility in politics and leadership and respect for those with whom you disagree is becoming a rarity. The Network of enlightened Women, known as NeW, is hosting the 12th Annual Gentlemen Showcase, celebrating […]
“It’s never too early for conservative women to lead” by Karin Lips
This piece was originally published in the Washington Examiner on January 11, 2022. Many young people spend January implementing their New Year’s resolutions. The age group of people who were most likely (40%) to say they planned to make any 2022 resolutions was 18- to 29-year-olds. Whether it is to eat healthier, travel more, take up a hobby, […]
Women’s Organization Trains College Women to be Effective Media Advocates
CONTACT: Kathryn Alford, Communications Manager media@enlightenedwomen.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2021 WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION TRAINS COLLEGE WOMEN TO BE EFFECTIVE MEDIA ADVOCATES WASHINGTON, DC — There is a significant gap in how liberal women and conservative women are represented in the media. For example, this was evident when the Biden Administration’s communication team was applauded for being an all-female […]
NeW Leader Attends Heritage Foundation Resource Bank
NeW Leader, Chloe Sparwath, shares about her experience attending the 2021 Heritage Foundation Resource Bank. Why did you apply for this program? Each year, The Heritage Foundation hosts its Resource Bank conference. At this event, the country’s most prominent conservative leaders, policy experts, and media voices come together to strategize and plan for promoting conservative […]
NeW Intern Shares About Experience in Israel
Chloe Sparwath, a NeW Fall 2021 Intern, shares about her experience participating in a trip to Israel with Passages. Why did you apply for this program? I traveled to Israel with Passages as a student in the summer of 2019. I applied to be a Passages Fellow to return to Israel to help other students […]
Conservative Students Serve in their Communities
CONTACT: Kathryn Alford, Communications Manager media@enlightenedwomen.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 23, 2021 CONSERVATIVE STUDENTS SERVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES WASHINGTON, DC — The Network of enlightened Women, known as NeW, encourages conservative women to give back to their communities and campuses with community service through our ConSERVative programming. This program reminds students of the important role they play in […]
