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Women at Real Risk (WARR) is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, dedicated to providing individualized support, empowerment, and free information to ensure that no one faces breast cancer alone or uninformed. Through education, collaboration with healthcare professionals and organizations, and annual health fairs, WARR aims to increase public awareness of breast cancer prevention and treatment options. Founded by Totlyn M. Taylor-Newby, a breast cancer survivor herself, WARR has served over 10,000 women and men in the DC Metro Area and Jamaica. With a passion for life and a commitment to eradicating breast cancer, Taylor-Newby launched WARR's Annual Medical Mission Trip to Jamaica, providing education and resources to women in her homeland where breast cancer education was lacking. In addition, WARR has initiated an Academic and Health Related Program at a local high school, furthering their outreach efforts in the community.Generated from the website

The National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium, located in Washington, D.C., is a professional society of the state and territory agency heads responsible for career technical education. Founded in 1920, NASDCTEc has a membership of more than 200 senior state staff and individuals that work to ensure quality career technical education at the secondary, postsecondary and adult levels. The association is governed by a board of directors comprising 16 members that include one associate member representative and four officers. NASDCTEc hosts two national meetings every year that provide information on legislation, research, and emerging issues important to career technical education. It maintains an active listing service system for state directors, and publishes a monthly electronic newsletter.

The Washington Internship Institute (WII) is an educational nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering public service, leadership, and professional development among students. By providing rigorous academic coursework and immersive internship experiences in Washington, D.C., WII prepares active citizens to engage effectively in their communities at local, state, national, and global levels. Participants in the program spend four days a week contributing to meaningful projects within professional settings such as federal agencies, Congressional offices, and various nonprofits, while dedicating one day to attending core academic courses. WII also enriches the student experience with program activities, cultural events, and housing in a vibrant neighborhood conducive to student life. Generated from the website