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THE WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Learning • Living • Leading
The GW Women’s Leadership Program encourages the development of an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative community of student leaders on campus. The program fosters intellectual growth both in and out of the classroom through four distinct disciplinary cohorts. WLP students live together in Somers Hall on the Mount Vernon Campus where shared living supports academic work and students build a strong, vibrant community.
"WLP was a transformative experience for me as a person. I can't imagine where I would be without it. I developed so much professionally and personally, and the skills and connections that I got through WLP have helped me land internships, grants, and research opportunities. Aside from that, the friendships that I made will last for the rest of my life."
Maria Alejandra Silva Ortega, ESIA Class of 2018
International Affairs concentrating in Conflict Resolution
Our Alumnae
WLP alumnae are making their mark in many fields. Visit the Alumnae page to see what they are doing.
Our Blog
Please visit our blog to read more about our program.
Sydney Schmidt: Building Professional Mentorship Skills as an Editor for College Magazine
July 29, 2023
This past summer, when she began volunteering for College Magazine as a staff writer, Sydney did not plan on entering a leadership position within the publication.