Tameshia Bridges, PHI’s Michigan senior workforce advocate, has been chosen to join a selective national network of policy and advocacy leaders.

The Progressive Leadership and Advocacy Network (PLAN) is for “emerging advocacy leaders working to effect positive change for low-income women and their families.” It helps participants become more effective advocates by strengthening their leadership and advocacy skills, in-depth policy knowledge, and networks of connection in the field. It is run by the National Women’s Law Center.

As a participant in the 2008 PLAN, Bridges will attend conferences this fall and next spring. She’ll also have many other opportunities for discussion and learning – and to connect with a growing network of PLAN members.

More than 200 people applied for just 20 positions this year, but Bridges is “a great candidate for this experience,” says PHI Michigan State Director Hollis Turnham.

“Her most striking talent and gift is to connect with all kinds of people in doing her advocacy,” Turnham says.

Elise Nakhnikian, Senior Online Editor
enakhnikian@phinational.org