PLP Alumni News

PLP's Kundra Earns National Honors

coy — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:08:23 -0400

Congratulations to Vivek Kundra, a graduate of the Political Leaders Program Class of 2007.

Chief Technology Officer for the City of Washington, D.C., and formerly an Assistant Secretary for Commerce and Trade in the Kaine administration, Vivek has been honored with two major national information technology awards.

Duff to Lead New School Choice Advocacy Org.

coy — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:23:30 -0400

Delegate Chris Saxman announced yesterday in Richmond the formation of a new advocacy organization, School Choice Virginia. The press release reads in part, "School Choice Virginia is an organization working to expand educational choices for Virginia families to ensure every child has the opportunity to receive the education that best meets their unique and individual needs. As a 501(c)4, School Choice Virginia is non-partisan and can support specific legislation.

Governor Kaine Appoints PLP Alum

coy — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:08:20 -0400

Governor Tim Kaine has reappointed Jay Gilliam, a graduate of the Political Leaders Program Class of 2001, to the Board of Trustees of the Foundation for Virginia's Natural Resources.

Congratulations Jay!

PLP's Anderson Appointed by Gov. Kaine

coy — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:28:51 -0400

Governor Tim Kaine announced today that he has appointed Lynda Sharp Anderson, a graduate of the Political Leaders Program Class of 2005, as Director of the Virginia Department of Business Assistance.

Click here to read the full release from the Governor's office.

Jadrnak Announces for Mayor's Race in Emporia

coy — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:10:51 -0400

Sharon Jadrnak, a graduate of the Political Leaders Program Class of 2006 and the Candidate Training Program Class of 2007, is a candidate for Mayor in Emporia.

Click here for news coverage.

Congratulations Sharon!

Spears Named to Commission

coy — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:41:30 -0400

Last night the Fredericksburg City Council named Susan Spears, a member of the Political Leaders Program Class of 2008, to the city Planning Commission.

Congratulations Susan!

PLP 08's Stella Edwards Elected to National PTA Board

coy — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:26:08 -0400

Congratulations to Stella Edwards, a member of the Political Leaders Program Class of 2008.

At the annual National PTA Convention held in San Diego, June 20-23, Stella was elected to be a Member Representative to the National Parent Teacher Association Board of Directors.

Way to go Stella!

PLP's Erskine to Lead Washington Initiative

coy — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:28:39 -0400

Matt Erskine, a graduate of the Political Leaders Program Class of 2002, has been named Executive Director of the Greater Washington Initiative.

Click here for the news in the RTD.

Gov. Kaine Appoints Sorensen Grad

coy — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:14:45 -0400

Governor Tim Kaine announced today that he had appointed Tony Dale, a graduate of the Candidate Training Program Class of 2008 and a member of the Political Leaders Program Class of 2008, to the Virginia Commission on Youth.

Congratulations Tony!

Britt Authors RTD Commentary for Father's Day

coy — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:07:34 -0400

New father Jeff Britt, a graduate of the Political Leaders Program Class of 2007, is the author of a Father's Day commentary in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Click here to read the article.