Cohort Connect sessions are an essential component of the Public Policy New Voices experience. These sessions are designed to foster camaraderie, strengthen bonds, and build a supportive community within your cohort. As PPNV is a time-bound program, these connections are invaluable and often last beyond the duration of the fellowship.

Join us for your cohort's first Network and Industry Exposure session - a fireside chat with Dexter Ingram! 

Session Description:
Within the Public Policy space, leaders are critically responsible for both the expected and unforeseen consequences of certain decisions - something this year's cohort has a particular interest in. Dexter will tap into his extensive experience in the National Security field to share some key insights into the impact and implications of international affairs, diplomacy, and development while also highlighting the vital role of diversity in shaping impactful policy decisions.

Speaker Bio:
Dexter Ingram, currently serving as the Director for the Office of Countering Violent Extremism (CT/CVE) at the U.S. Department of State, is an international counterterrorism (CT), counter weapons of mass destruction (CWMD), and counter violent extremism (CVE) strategist with more than 25 years of experience in the military, public, and private sectors. A former White House intern and U.S. Navy flight officer, Ingram is also the founder of Globally's newest program - IN Network: The National Security Academy.

Our first Building Block session on Public Speaking & Communication is brought to you by Global Public Speaking LLC!

Session Description - Speaking with Confidence:
Public speaking doesn’t just happen in formal speeches; it happens every day when you pick up the phone or speak to clients or colleagues. How you communicate with others - both virtually and in person - will help you build relationships of trust and become a trusted advisor both internally and externally. In this hands-on training, learn how to craft a persuasive message and adapt it to different target audiences, and how to deliver that message in an engaging, authentic way. You will leave the session with strategies and confidence to speak with impact every single day.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn how to craft a persuasive message in the language of your target audience(s)

• Learn to use nonverbal communication to deliver an engaging, authentic message

• Develop a repeatable framework for practice and preparation

Welcome to PPNV!
Public Policy New Voices is ready to embark on a new chapter of impact and growth as we welcome you, the 2024 Cohort - our newest and brightest Fellows to the community. The event will feature a special address by Horacio Gutierrez, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at The Walt Disney Company. Horacio will speak to his personal experience and the impactful work Disney is doing globally and to support the PPNV fellowship. 

Concluding the hour launch session is a 30-minute Fellows-only Cohort Connect, where Fellows will go into their small groups to launch the connections within their cohort.

Cohort Connect sessions are for informal community building within the current cohort.