Women's Leadership Fellows
Running for over a decade, the Women’s Leadership Fellows program is a cohort of students currently enrolled at the Trachtenberg School.
The cohort builds community and leadership through two professional development retreats, monthly leadership pods, informational interviews, and networking events. Over the academic year, the Fellows focus on strength building, conflict resolution, verbal and nonverbal communication, goal setting, workplace confidence, and management skills. There are additional optional social, volunteer, and career development activities that members are encouraged to attend.
Student Chairs coordinate the planning and logistics of the program in partnership with the Trachtenberg School Administration.
Please direct questions about the program to wlf
gwu [dot] edu (wlf[at]gwu[dot]edu).
Program Details
Mission
The Trachtenberg School’s Women’s Leadership Fellows Program, which is open to all students, prepares students to be successful public service leaders through professional development, mentorship, and networking.
Goals
- Leverage individual strengths and core competencies for leadership success
- Foster self-empowerment and confidence-building to close the leadership gap
- Master critical professional skills to successfully navigate workplace complexities
- Connect dynamic cohorts of women to build community capacity
Networking
Trachtenberg School alumni, including previous Women’s Leadership Fellows, connect with current participants through informational interviews and other events. These opportunities provide fellows with coaching and professional development support.
Current Cohort Chairs
Logan Bulls
Logan Bulls is a second-year Master of Public Administration candidate at George Washington University’s Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration, concentrating in Program Evaluation and Policy Analysis. Her work focuses on the intersection of public policy, advocacy, and data-driven decision-making, with experience spanning legal services, nonprofit advocacy, and government affairs.
Before graduate school, Logan worked at the Human Trafficking Legal Center, where she managed a national database of federal civil trafficking cases, conducted legal and policy research, and supported litigation and congressional advocacy efforts. Prior, she joined the Tennessee Justice Center, contributing to statewide campaigns on Medicaid expansion, racial equity, nutrition assistance, and public health policy. Over the summer, Logan was a GW Humanitarian Internship Program recipient serving as a Policy and Advocacy Intern with Church World Service, where she tracked federal immigration and refugee legislation, drafted advocacy materials and legislative analyses, and participated in congressional meetings with lawmakers and coalition partners on Capitol Hill. This fall, Logan is working for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development . She will help small businesses secure government contracts, advocate for their inclusion in federal procurement, and ensure agencies meet statutory small business goals with the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.
She is passionate about translating research into policy solutions and hopes to build a career in government relations, regulatory policy, and the program evaluation space. In her free time, Logan enjoys running the Mount Vernon Trail, trying new bars and restaurants in DC with friends, binging Summer House on Bravo, and traveling.
Addie Melchior
Addie is a second‑year Master of Public Administration candidate at George Washington University’s Trachtenberg School, concentrating in managing state and local governments and advocacy. She is passionate about social policy and community development, and her work spans municipal management, public sector operations, and political engagement. She currently serves as a Municipal Management Intern with West Norriton Township in Pennsylvania, the Flemming Awards Coordinator under Dr. Kathy Newcomer, a campaign fellow for Aaron Ford’s gubernatorial campaign, and President of GW’s ICMA Student Chapter.
Before graduate school, Addie worked for five years in human resources in Charleston, SC, where she helped thousands of unemployed individuals find meaningful employment. She earned her bachelor’s degree in public relations with a minor in African American studies from Mississippi State University.
Outside of work, she loves binge‑watching TV and movies, maintaining her love‑hate relationship with running, any excuse to bring people together, spending time with her cat Remi, and FaceTiming her sisters and their kids.
Alyssa Kimura
Alyssa is a second-year Master of Environmental and Sustainability Policy student at George Washington University’s Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration (TSPPPA). She has an academic background in environmental science, peace and justice studies, and political science, along with research experience bridging climate change, urban infrastructure, and social equity issues. Affected by social-environmental issues impacting communities like her own, Alyssa is dedicated to contributing to thoughtful, scientifically-informed policymaking that better serves all people and the planet.
During her first year at GWU, Alyssa interned on Capitol Hill for the Office of Representative Doris Matsui and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. She is excited to build on these experiences through future opportunities that focus on making an impact at a local/state government level. As such, Alyssa looks forward to continuing her involvement in organizations such as SwingLeft and serving as Treasurer of GWU’s International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Student Chapter.
As a Southern California native, what Alyssa enjoys most is being outside; whether that is biking, going to the beach, camping, or hiking, she spends time outdoors whenever she can. Since moving to DC, Alyssa has also likes to explore the DMV area, spending time with friends, and dabbling in creative hobbies.
2026 - 2027 Cohort (stay tuned!)