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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM PT

SUMMIT PROGRAM SCHEDULE SUMMIT PROGRAM 9:00 AM:

9:25 AM

Break

9:30 AM

Workshop Session #1

10:10 AM

Break | 20 Minute

10:30 AM

Workshop Session #2 Break | 10 Minute

11:40 AM

INFINITY SONG: UNDEAFTED MESLYN GALEANO | Presenter ISABELLA GOMEZ | Emcee PROJECT PRESENTATIONS #1 PROJECT PRESENTATIONS #2: Taking Back My Power: Surviving Sexual Assault

11:45 AM

LUNCH Break | 20 Minute

12:00 PM

RISING STARS CEREMONY

12:45 PM

LEDISI | Keynote Speaker

2:00 PM

Student Project Winner Announced

1:00 PM

MENTOR SESSION #1 Break | 5 Minutes MENTOR SESSION #2

Closing Remarks 2:00 PM

Summit Ends

HOST COMMITTEE

TONI ENSLEY 12th

Grade EmpowHer Leaders Academy

MESLYN GALEANO 12th

Grade EmpowHer Leaders Academy

XENIA SOLANO 12th Grade EmpowHer Leaders Academy

On behalf of the EmpowHer Institute, 500+ middle school and high school girls who rely upon EmpowHer educational support and our volunteer mentors, we extend to you a warm welcome to the 4th Annual Girls to Greatness Teen Summit and Inaugural Rising Stars Awards Luncheon! We would like to extend a special congratulation to our 2021 Rising Stars honorees, Marley Dias, Cassandra Lin, Sara Mora and our 2020 PATHMAKER Honorees, Brenda L. Garcia and Collette V. Smith. Each of you embody this year’s theme—Our Voice. Our Time. You are an inspiration to every girl and woman. Thank you to our sponsors and donors. Your generous support to our programs is a wise investment in our futures. And to our fellow EmpowHer girls, the sole purpose of this gathering and the work of EmpowHer is to support you in achieving your highest potential. We salute you and encourage you to reach for the stars!

DAWN L. BROWN CEO Welcome to the 4th Annual Girls to Greatness Teen Summit! Today will be an exciting day and I am so honored to join you. This will be my first Summit and I look forward to experiencing it with you. We selected this year’s theme: Our Voice. Our Time. as a declaration, celebration, and reverence to the powerful leadership BIPOC young women have exemplified in bringing awareness to societal crises and serving as the catalysts of today’s important movements. YOU are the true leaders in today’s social justice movements and today’s summit is designed to celebrate and thank you. At a time when the world is facing so many stressors, it is very easy to check out, but you are pushing through. You are fearlessly and courageously standing in the face of adversity and overcoming. Your presence at today’s summit exemplifies your commitment to accessing resources and opportunities that will help you along your journey to greatness. Thank you for joining us today and allowing us to be apart of your journey. There are so many people who have dedicated their time to make today happen. They are here because they believe in you and love you. Please join me in thanking our staff, mentors, and special guests. We salute their passion, tireless efforts and dedication. Their commitment exemplifies the spirit of teamwork, cooperation and excellence. Thank you to our sponsors, whose continued support makes EmpowHer’s work possible. We are proud to have JP Morgan Chase, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories, Pacific Premier Bank, Frontier Communications LA County, CISCO, World Wide Technology, National Football League, L’ANZA, Pepsi Women Inclusion Network, Smart & Final and Ina Marie Johnson in our corner. There is no way to measure our gratitude. Thank you and enjoy the day!

MARLEY DIAS ISABELLA GOMEZ 2021 HONOREE EMCEE

This year, award winning actor Isabella Gomez can be seen reprising her starring role as headstrong yet loving Elena Álvarez in season four of the critically acclaimed series “One Day at a Time.” The show debuted on Netflix in 201, and follows three generations of a Cuban-American family living under the same roof. Critics and audiences alike were instantly drawn to the comedy, being called “clever on every level” by Indie Wire, “thought-provoking” by TV Line, “amazing performances, incredible writing, and genuine dialogue” by Awards Circuit, and “compulsively watchable” by The Daily Beast. However in February 2019, the sitcom aired its final season on Netflix before being revived on a traditional network, Pop TV. In an unprecedented move, Pop TV picked up the show for a fourth season, which debut March 24, 2020. Isabella is current scheduled to shoot the lead role of Alicia in Head of the Class for HBO Max. On the film front, Gomez can next be seen starring as Kylie in Shatterproof Films’ horror-mystery “Initiation.” The story follows the murder of a star-athlete at Whiton University, which kicks off a spree of social media slayings that forces students to uncover the truth behind the school’s hidden secrets. Gomez also lends her voice to the Disney Channel’s “Big Hero 6: The Series.” Additional credits include: Netflix’s “A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish,” ABC’s “Modern Family,” and Disney Channel’s “Star vs. the Forces of Evil.” Born in Medellin, Colombia, Gomez got her start in the entertainment industry at just five years old. Gomez landed her first television role as Cristina Sandoval on El Rey’s “Matador” (2014), moved to Los Angeles with her family in 2015 and has been working ever since. When she isn't on set, you can find Gomez kickboxing, hiking, watching documentaries, and she has a vice for reality television. She is currently based in the Los Angeles area

MARLEY DIAS LEDISI 2021 HONOREE KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Ledisi is a Grammy Award-Winning powerhouse vocalist with a career spanning almost two decades. Since arriving on the scene in the late 1990’s, she's garnered three Soul Train Music awards, an NAACP Theater Award and 6 NAACP Image Award nominations. Most recently, Ledisi received two LA Alliance Ovation Award nominations one for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Born in New Orleans and raised in Oakland, CA, Ledisi has wowed fans with her unparalleled vocals ever since she burst onto the scene. She has truly earned a place in the pantheon of the greatest singers of her generation. No stranger to the film and television world, Ledisi landed her first feature, singing in the George Clooney directed film Leatherheads. In 2015 she landed a role in the Oscar-nominated movie, Selma, portraying the great Mahalia Jackson and had a notable performance in Gabourney Sidibe’s Shatterbox Anthology film, “The Tale Of Four”. Ledisi secured her first major television role , playing the legendary Patti LaBelle on the hit BET series American Soul. Ledisi has also been active in the theater, making her debut as a Radio and Washing Machine understudy on Broadway appearing in Tony Kushner’s Caroline or Change directed by George C. Wolfe. Ledisi is extremely passionate about being an advocate for the Arts. Lobbying for young musicians and protecting the rights of creatives. She is an author, releasing her first book Better Than Alright: Finding Peace, Love and Power, a collaboration with Essence Magazine. Her latest book, Don’t Ever Lose Your Walk: How to Embrace Your Journey is released through her own Chinweya Publishing Company. Utilizing and developing her versatile skills as a singer/ songwriter, music producer, author, playwright, film producer and now CEO of her record label Listen Back Entertainment/BMG.

SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS

QUYNN JOHNSON

VICTORY BOYD

Award-winning Performing, Teaching Artist And Author

Roc Nation Recording Artist

DJ Sammi G

CELEBRITY GUESTS

Dawnn Lewis Actress, Singer, Writer, Producer

Kameron Greene Radio Host, KJLH

Bianca Adkins

Shonee Jackson

Host, Bianca Renee Today

CEO of Nae Nae’s Way, Inc, Community Activist, Mother of Rap Artist YG

EmpowHer Student Project Competition Each year, our EmpowHer Girls Academy eighth-grade classes are challenged to identify an issue within their community and develop a project proposal outlining how technology can be used to solve the problem. The challenge is designed to foster innovation, engage in social justice, and develop critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills.

Special Thanks to our Judges Brittnee – L’ANZA Tiffany Smith-Anoa’I CBS Entertainment Kameron Green - KJLH Joselyne Hernandez EmpowHer Alum Dawnn Lewis Actress/Singer/Songwriter Diedre Porche’ - JP Morgan Chase

Tinamarie Squieri - Smart & Final

To complete the challenge, our girls were required to: (1) identify and learn about a pressing issue that impacts girls in their community; (2) work in groups to conduct research and develop a project proposal presentation; (3) use creativity and innovation; (4) communicate with group members to complete assignments. The top teams are pre-selected to present their project proposal to a panel of judges during the Girls to Greatness Teen Summit for a chance to win $1000 (first place) and $500 (second prize) cash prizes.

THE AWARDS

The Rising Star Award is presented annually to exceptional young women, under the age of 25 years old, who have challenged systemic barriers to create a path for girls and women to achieve greatness. It is our way of thanking these inspirational trailblazers for shattering misconceptions and redefining expectations for girls everywhere.

The PATHMAKER Award recognizes phenomenal women who are boldly breaking ceilings through their achievements, leadership, courage, and strength and have made a significant contribution to the lives of girls and women everywhere.

MARLEY DIAS 2021 HONOREE

MARLEY DIAS 2021 HONOREE Marley Dias is the witty and purpose-driven 16-year-old founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks and author of Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You! whose successful campaign has garnered over 10 billion media impressions. #1000BlackGirlBooks, is an international movement to collect and donate children’s books that feature Black girls as the lead character. Marley launched the #1000BlackGirlBooks drive in November of 2015 with the help of GrassROOTS Community Foundation, leveraging the power of social media to reach a larger audience. The goal was to collect 1,000 books featuring Black women or girl protagonists by February 2016. The story went viral and was picked up by media outlets around the world as well as bloggers, schools, youthfocused organizations and millions of individuals who wanted to participate in the project. Marley has collected over 13,000 books to-date. Marley has spoken at the White House's United State of Women alongside Michelle Obama and Oprah, The Forbes Women's Summit, United Nations Girl Up, Inbound, CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion, the Social Innovation Summit and several others. She was honored with the Smithsonian Ingenuity Award, also known as the “the Golden Globes of Intellect,” in the Youth Category in 2017, for her transformative work in 2016 around representation in literature. Dias was also recognized by TIME, as one of the 25 most influential teens in 2018 and was identified as the youngest member of the Forbes 30 under 30 list to date.

SARAH MORA 2021 HONOREE

Sara Mora is a storyteller amongst many other roles passionate about the power of storytelling in the fight for migrant rights and human rights at large. In 2014, 2017 and now more commonly, she publicly declared that she was ‘Undocumented and unafraid’. These pivotal moments of sharing her personal journey as a young immigrant in America marked the course of her journey. She is dedicated to education, language accessibility, storyteller rights and migrant rights. A DACA recipient herself, she has dedicated her youth to strategizing ways to supporting her community. Her family and upbringing were key to her work being rooted in decentralizing the larger narrative on migration. Understanding that people power is built on going against the current and always questioning the status quo, Sara has embarked on creating non-affiliated actions to supporting her community using online tools. Learn more about her work @MissSaraMora on socials.

CASSANDRA LIN 2021 HONOREE

In 2008, the recession created a massive economic downturn in Cassandra Lin’s Rhode Island community. Many families could not afford to heat their homes in the winter, and charities were running out of funds. At just ten years old, Cassandra began encouraging her neighbors to recycle their used oil so it could be repurposed to heat their homes. Her idea evolved into Project Turn Grease Into Fuel (TGIF), a sustainable system that collects used cooking oil from residents and restaurants, converts it to biodiesel, and distributes the biofuel to local families for emergency heating assistance. To date, TGIF has donated more than 68,000 gallons of biodiesel fuel, which has helped heat the homes of 680 families. Cassandra is a recent graduate of Stanford University, where she obtained her master’s and bachelor’s degrees in sociology. She is passionate about equity in education and currently works at an education non-profit that bridges the communication gap between teachers and multilingual families.

MARLEY DIAS SUZANNE MARQUES 2021 HONOREE MODERATOR RISING STAR PANEL

Suzanne Marques co-anchors CBS2 This Morning, weekdays at 4:30am, 5am, 6am and 11am. Suzanne has been working for CBS2 since 2011. An Emmy-award winning reporter, she loved journalism at an early age. Suzanne was Editor in Chief of her elementary school newspaper, at Rio San Gabriel in Downey. She hosted Downey High School’s assemblies and pep rallies, and won the speech portion of the Miss Downey pageant. Suzanne graduated from USC, and started blogging while attending the University. She interned at nbc.com and nbcla.com. She was hired as web producer at KNBC after graduation. She started anchoring and reporting in 2003, in Eureka, California. She also worked in Bakersfield and Atlanta before returning to Los Angeles, where she reported and anchored for Good Day LA. When Suzanne is not checking her phone for the latest news updates, she loves spending time at home with her husband, Robert and son, Austin. They are often cooking, or playing in the backyard, when they are not exploring LA. When she gets time to herself, Suzanne is usually reading, writing, or snacking on sweets she has hidden from Austin.

MARLEY DIAS 2021 HONOREE COLLETTE V. SMITH 2020 HONOREE

Collette V. Smith is the Founder and President of Believe N You, Inc. and the NFL’s 1st African American Female Coach in the History of the National Football League by way of being the 1st Female Coach in NY Jets Franchise History, Coaching the Defensive Backs in 2017 during Training Camp. Smith is a former Women’s Professional Football Player (DB), Defensive Backs Coach and was the Director of Marketing, PR, Promotions and Events for the New York Sharks in two Women’s Professional Football Leagues, the WFA and IWFL. She didn’t start playing football until the age of 42. The Sharks recently won the National Championship in July of 2018 in Atlanta, GA. Smith is currently affiliated with the WFLA (Women’s Football League Association), the only Women’s Professional Football League that pays their players and fosters an environment for female athletes to sustain healthy lifestyles through playing, coaching and participating in American Football at the Highest Level for Women. The League’s purpose, principals, and plans are rooted in creating the development of the most pristine women’s football product in the world. She is a true Change Agent and has dedicated her life to empower our youth, in particular girls and women to know that Any and Everything we desire IS Possible if we Believe In Ourselves. Her cultural and gender specific loyalty is very important to her. She emphasizes the importance of building positive self-esteem through team sports to at-risk teens and women in low-income, underserved and marginalized communities.

MARLEY DIAS 2021 HONOREE BRENDA L. GARCIA 2020 HONOREE

Brenda Lorena García is a Latina-American Stuntwoman, Actress, and Award-winning multimedia Journalist. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Brenda has always had a passion and love for faith, education, service, film-making, action and performance. When she graduated from High School in Palmdale, California, Brenda wasted no time in going straight to college to pursue her goals and dreams of being the first member of her family to graduate with a college degree, Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish Language Journalism, followed by a graduate degree at Loyola Marymount University and has been accepted to and began a Pre-Doctoral program at UCLA and USC. Since then, Brenda has successfully worked for Telemundo News 52 Los Angeles, a Spanish Affiliate of NBC 4 News for a few years. While working as a professional broadcaster, Brenda came across a like-minded, ambitious and goal-oriented young adult who introduced her to the movie industry where she now has been working full-time in demand as a Professional Stuntwoman and bilingual Action Actress. She has been featured in television shows, feature films, national commercials, video games, talk & radio shows, newscasts, podcasts, and much more. Some of her stunt and acting work can be seen on Marvel’s “Ant-man and the Wasp,” Bird Box,” “Transformers: The Last Knight,” “Avatar 2,” “Baywatch” movie, “Lethal Weapon,” and “Hawaii Five-0,” just to name a few. Brenda has always had a heart for humanity. She works and gives herself as a philanthropist, public speaker and host, advocating for underrepresented populations in her free time. She actively volunteers at many panels while reaching out and helping underprivileged communities.

WORKSHOPS ICE CRÈME, CHEMICALS & WELLS: OH MY

MONIQUE WARREN Environmental Engineer

LILY FOREST Technical Editor/ Writer

RAJANI BANSAL Environmental Engineer

Come and learn how we impact the water stored underground while eating ice cream! Attendees will learn about groundwater, contamination, and how water wells work while making make an edible aquifer. Add logo Sponsored By: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

if able REAL MONEY REAL TALK

KASANDRA COMPTON Svp/Director of Specialty Deposits

Simulates true life situations that provides students with a clear and practical approach to immediately work towards a better financial future. Students will learn the basics of money, understanding the value of money, developing the right money habits and the need to start planning now. Sponsored By: Pacific Premier Bank

COLLEGE MADE EASY: DISCOVER THE PATHWAY FOR YOU

CYNDIE HEAP Brand & Family Ambassador

College Funding Experts helps students apply to colleges and universities in the United States and world-wide. Learn about which college is the best fit based on our personality, preferred career choices, lifestyle and affordability.

WORKSHOPS EMBRACE YOUR NATURAL BEAUTY: FLAUNT YOUR UNIQUENESS BRITTNEE ALCALA Business Development Manager, L’ANZA

BIANCA ADKINS Host, Bianca Renee Today

Today’s beauty professional is a member of the ever-expanding, ever-changing, everfascinating beauty industry. If you are innovative and ambitious, there is no limit to your potential – L’ANZA will tell you how. YouTube personality, Bianca Renee Today, will share her secrets for fellow curly-haired women.

FIND YOUR CHARACTER: THE VOICE ACTING MASTERCLASS

SIENNA JEFFERIES Co-Founder, HR Casting

It's the "creativity" for me! Calling all girls - TikTokers, performers, impersonators, creatives, actresses, drama queens and more! We've got the scoop on how you can tap into your creativity, infiltrate the entertainment industry and make some bank too! Spend some quality time with HR Casting and join our voice acting workshop. We'll give you the deets on how to be a successful voiceover actress and/or voice casting director for commercials, animations and TV/Film. Come rock out with us to learn more!

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS Mark personal core values, compare qualities of love/lust/crush, set healthy boundaries, identify actions that signify abuse, explore the 4 pillars of a healthy relationship JORDAN HUNTER Manager, Reality Check LA

WORKSHOPS FUNDING COMMUNITIES FOR CHANGE: WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY

DAWN L. BROWN CEO, EmpowHer Institute

KIKO LEE Grant Coordinator & Comm. Engagement, Tyler Perry Foundation

JULIA EVANS Director, Social Impact, Sony Music Group

KAMERON GREENE VP, Professional Learning & Communities, Southern California Grantmakers

Did you know that you can get a job where you give money away to nonprofit organizations in order to make a better world? Meet incredible women who make the big decisions on who gets dollars that help your communities. Get advice on how you can help teens, just like you, by putting money in the hands of those who need it most.

GAME ON: HOW WOMEN BREAKTHROUGH ON AND OFF THE FIELD

CARESHIA MOORE, ESQ. President/CEO Usher’s New Look Foundation

COLLETTE V. SMITH 1st NFL AA Female Coach

Sarina LA Rams

BRENDA L. GARCIA COURTNEY Stuntwoman, WILLIAMS Former Gymnast Coord., Comm. Relations LA Football Club Honoree

This panel discussion will help shine a spotlight on the important role women play in sports on and off the field featuring an accomplished group of women discussing their paths in sports.

WORKSHOPS HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS Presented By: Jordan Hunter, Title, Reality Check LA Mark personal core values, compare qualities of love/lust/crush, set healthy boundaries, identify actions that signify abuse, explore the 4 pillars of a healthy relationship

KEEPING IT 100: THE ROAD TO COLLEGE

KEYONNA KEITH Programs Director, EmpowHer Institute

JOSELYNE HERNANDEZ Freshman, Cal Poly Pomona & ELA Alumni

HANNAREI KINSEY ELA Alumni

EmpowHer Leaders Academy (ELA) Alumnus talk about College Life. They have the same priorities you do now, this can provide plenty of insight into the college and their own thought process. See what they have to say about their major, the location, and maybe even things they heard about the college before they submitted their application.

ROBOTICS WORKSHOP Presented By: Audrey Thompson, Founder, Engineer Factory The Engineer Factory will allow participants to have a hands-on robotics experience creating a doodle bot. (Project materials will be provided for the interactive workshop)

WORKSHOPS TIK TOK IS CHANGING HIP-HOP'S LANDSCAPE Presented By: Samantha Gaskin Tik Tok Workshop- Get up and dance!! This workshop will teach a few popular dance routines scene on TiK TOK. Hosted by A former professional NFL cheerleader and former NBA junior dance team member, the owners of Sunshine Dance & Cheer Studio will get you up and dancing to your favorite TIK TOK routines. This workshop will include a warm-up and tutorial of two dances routines. Either way come dance with us! WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW: TEENS, SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE CONSEQUENCES Presented By: Jordan Hunter, Title, Reality Check LA Discuss the prevalence of media influence, evaluate personal use of technology, define the laws, effects, and dangers of sexting, sextrafficking, and pornography YOU-NIQUELY YOU! YOUR STYLE PERSONALITY Presented by: Toney Saunders, Founder Toney Saunders Designs Uncover the full spectrum of your individuality by embracing the You-niqueness of your inner-beauty and reflecting that beauty outward through your personal style.

Sarah Rana – Building Bridges Program Coordinator – Residential Leadership

Kathleah Consul Pagdilao – Director, Building Bridges for Youth

I MATTER, WE MATTER: ADVOCATING FOR MYSELF AND MY COMMUNITY! Are you concerned about gender and racial inequities in the United States? Are there issues in your school and/or community you want to change? Come learn how you, your identities, and your voice can transform the world around you to advance social justice!

MEET THE MENTORS

MAJIDA ADNAN Division Manager LA County

CHRISSY BROCKINGTONPIERCE, VP, Branch Sup. Pacific Premier Bank

CHRISTIE AULT VELONNE ATKINS CHRISTINA ARIZPURO Comm. Dev. Coord. Technology Director Manager, Business Pacific Premier Bank Accenture News CBS

RAJANI BANSAL Environmental Engineer

MONICA CHOI Senior CRE Associate Pacific Premier Bank

REBECCA FRIEDMAN BRENDA L. GARCIA MARIEL GONZALEZ Mgr. Partnership Mkt. Stuntwoman Founder & President LA Football Club Honoree Koru Strategies

SHONEE JACKSON CEO of Nae Nae’s Way, Inc, Comm. Activist, Mother, Rap Artist YG

LINDSEY KROON Coord. Sales & Serv. LA Football Club

HANNAREI KINSEY ELA Alumni, UCR

MIRIAN AVALOS CIO LA County

LILY FOREST CRYSTAL COOPER Technical Editor/ Writer Division Manager LLNL LA County

BIANCA GRAVES JOSELYNE HERNANDEZ Mgr. Partnership Freshman, Cal Poly Mkt., LA Rams Pomona. ELA Alumni

LEDISI Award-Winning Recording Artist

CASSANDRA LIN Actress, Singer, Writer, Producer

MEET THE MENTORS

DEBORAH LIS Account Manager CISCO

KAREN LOQUET AAC/CIO LA County

BARBARA NICHOLS Director Strategic Acct., Tanium

JOSLYN OSBORN MAGGIE O’SULLIVAN ELISA SABATINI Partner Exec. Dir. Multinat’l Mgr., Natural Resources, Yolo County Corp. Banking VACO

TRINH MAC Deputy GM LA County

SARA MORA ERIKA MESA Immigration Justice Prog. Specialist III Activist / Honoree LA County

JP Morgan Chase

COLLETTE V. SMITH MICHELLE SMITH 1st NFL AA Female Bus. Dev. Director Accenture Coach

MONIQUE WARREN

AMBER WILLIAMS

TERRI SEBASTIAN Prog. Specialist III LA County

COURTNEY WILLIAMS

Environmental Engineer Mgr., Analytics/ Consumer Coord., Comm. Relations LA Football Club LLNL Insights, LA Rams

MICHELLE YOSHINO General Manager Xerox Corporation

AUDREY YOUNG Telehealth Prog. Mgr. Sutter Health

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CLAUDIA ALLEYNE, M.D. Secretary

JOSLYN OSBORN Chair of the Board

RUTH SIMEON Emeritus Board Chair

CECILIA OWENS Vice President / Treasurer

Advisory Board Member JULIA COOKSEY MARTHA DANIEL

Board Members VELONNE ATKINS

NIKKOLE DENSON-RANDOLPH

TONY BAYLIS

INAMARIE JOHNSON

RIBKA FOX STACI N. FREEMAN

TENIEL JONES HELEN NORRIS

LORI HEFFELFINGER DIEDRA PORCHE’

RENE’ NOURSE DR. MARY SADEGHI

Staff KEYONNA KEITH LAUREN ZIKA

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OUR MISSION Empower girls and young women in marginalized communities by helping them gain the skills necessary through education, training and mentorship to become confident, college and career ready.

OUR VISION We envision a world where every girl is provided the opportunities and resources she uniquely needs to: embrace the power of her voice; make informed decision about her body and future; break generational cycles of poverty; contribute to the creation of an equitable society.

100% of EmpowHer Girls Academy participants matriculated to high school 100% of EmpowHer Leaders Academy participants graduated from high school and gained acceptance to college.

Thank You When you for investing in our girls And their futures

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