Aly Higgins Wheeler WeLead Class of 2013-2014
Aly Higgins Wheeler, Founder, Wheelerhouse, LLC
What was the most valuable thing you learned from WeLead?
WeLead gives real life examples of strong women working in politics. 聽The program offers insight into many different aspects of the political world, and emphasizes the importance of networking and community.
What was your favorite part of the program?
I always enjoyed listening to the unique speakers that WeLead was able to feature.
What advice would you give to the current WeLead class?
A saying I鈥檝e followed in my career thus far has been that 鈥渁 boat is always safe in the harbor, but that鈥檚 not what boats are built for.鈥 聽My advice is just that: take chances and try something new even if it scares you. 聽While I love a good plan, the most growth I鈥檝e seen in my career has been when I deviated from 鈥渢he plan鈥 and jumped at a new challenge.聽
How did you secure your current position, and did it include any WeLead networking or alumnae?
I currently run my own political fundraising company, and I鈥檝e definitely worked with former WeLead speakers and alumnae in my role.
Any other thoughts on your WeLead experience?
As a WeLead alum and an 麻豆传媒 alum, I am just grateful to live in DC. 聽It is a city filled with so many people who want to change the world, and that is inspiring.
Before starting her own political fundraising business, Higgins Wheeler worked for the RNC, on Elise Stefanik鈥檚 Congressional campaign, and on Governor Scott Walker鈥檚 Presidential campaign. 聽In addition to continuing to support WeLead, she has worked with RightNOW Women PAC and She Should Run. 聽She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, Law, Economics and Government from 麻豆传媒. 聽