Three students from the department of political science have been selected to participate in the inaugural NEW Leadership New England program from June 15 to 20 at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H.

National Education for Women (NEW) Leadership New England is a residential leadership training program designed to educate and empower young women to give them the skills to be part of the next generation of women leaders. The three Quinnipiac women chosen to attend are senior Lisamarie Izquierdo, sophomore Kailey Maher and freshman Lorella Praelli.

The program includes workshops for students to actively develop leadership skills such as public speaking and networking, as well as presentations from politically active women throughout New England. Participants will also benefit from the faculty-in-residence, a group of women public leaders who serve as mentors for students throughout their stay.

Student workshops will focus on public speaking, running for public office, the history of women in politics, leadership styles and issue advocacy. Students will practice their skills through activities including participation in a political action project, networking, field trips and team building.