Women’s Leadership Program

The Women's Leadership Program (WLP) is a selective, year-long, living and learning program for first-year students enrolled in any GW school. Offered at the Mount Vernon Campus, WLP commemorates and preserves the vision of the founder of Mount Vernon College and Seminary, Elizabeth J. Somers. WLP students have the benefit of small classes, close contact with faculty and people in leadership roles, and strong community ties within the program.

The dynamic curriculum emphasizes exploration and development of leadership through academic courses and weekly symposia. WLP symposia offer special lectures, workshops, and experiential learning that draw on the unique resources of Washington, DC, to bring students together with people of achievement in leadership roles from many professional fields. Completion of the WLP program is indicated on the student's transcript, and carries benefits such as access to scholarships, internships, and mentorship opportunities.

Faculty

Carly Jordan, Director
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences; Program Coordinator, Science, Health, and Medicine cohort

Hadas Aron
Assistant Professor of Political Science; Program Coordinator, International Politics cohort

Jameta Barlow
Assistant Professor of University Writing

Mary Buckley
Associate Professor of Theater and Dance; Program Coordinator, International Arts and Culture cohort

Julie Donovan
Associate Professor of University Writing

Elisa Hovander
Assistant Professor of Economics; Program Coordinator, Globalization, Economics, and Business cohort