LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

A six month leadership curriculum both in South Africa and Washington, DC,  supplemented by ongoing alumni opportunities.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

A core element of SAWIP, expressed through individual and team projects, both in South Africa and
Washington DC.

PROFESSIONAL EXPOSURE

Real world experience provided through six week work exposure in prestigious environments in Washington, DC.

 

The South Africa-Washington International Program is helping to inspire, prepare and support South African youth to lead a sustainable democracy with a peaceful and prosperous future for all its citizens.

Holly Hassett

Holly Hassett, has had along career in lobbying and public affairs. For much of that time, she headed up the government affairs operations, both in Washington, DC and Hershey, PA for The Hershey Company, a large, publicity traded Fortune 500 food and confectionery manufacturing company. Since her retirement from 111e Hershey Company, Holly has worried as a political consultant, board member and advisor to many organizations. Most recently, Holly was actively involved in the Obama campaign and, after the election, she volunteered on the Presidential Transition Team.

Holly now concentrates on philanthropic work that includes serving on several non-­profit boards dedicated to a international youth leadership and community service, such as WIP, SAWIP and Harmony Through Education. She is also on the Council of National Advisors of Springboard Enterprises, which educates, showcases and supports women entrepreneurs as they seek capital and build their businesses.
 



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