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“There is no substitute for hard work. Figure out your destination and be ready to take the stairs. It’s called a climb for a reason. ” — LaRhonda Burley
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larhonda burley Senior Manager, Partner Services, NFL Players Association As the first in her family to go to college, Burley, 35, prides herself on being a gogetter. She worked under Sheila Johnson. whom she counts as a role model and mentor, at Monumental Sports and recently left a position at the Washington Redskins to join the National Football League. What is it like to work in a male-dominated industry? “It’s far more effective to focus on being as valuable as possible to an organization rather than being distracted by perceived obstacles,” Burley says.
alex gangitano “Heard on the Hill” reporter, Roll Call The Villanova grad, 26, covers the lighter side of Capitol Hill, focusing on personal stories and culture. Outside of work she founded a non-profit to honor a friend she lost to cancer. The Kerri Holbrook Foundation provides financial assistance to help young people with the disease. The most important trait for a young reporter? “Confidence,” she says. “It takes a lot of willingness to put yourself out there and approach stories with poise and determination.”
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