Based on our many years of running programs, and countless conversations with girls, parents, caregivers, and educators, we know that our work is impactful. Yet we’re always so deeply moved to hear how our programs and tools help people make positive change in their lives. We had an opportunity to chat with Alejandra Cardenas, a …
We recently held our 6th Annual Power of Voice benefit in California and were honored to have Salesforce.org Chief Engagement Officer Cristina Jones as one of our honorees. Cristina inspired us with her presence, her strong community of friends and family, and the clarity of her vision of what voice and leadership means to her. …
We know from our Ready to Lead report that Black and Latinx girls are the most likely to self-identify as leaders, practice leadership skills, and aspire to leadership compared to girls of other races. Our research also found that racial and gender bias specifically from teachers hinders the leadership of Black and Latinx girls, while …
Though 2021 was a challenging year in many ways, the end of the year delivered three incredible gifts. First, thanks to YOU, we exceeded our end of year fundraising goal. We are so grateful! Your support will fuel Girls Leadership’s work to ensure that every girl, family, and teacher has access to the skills to …
Photo credit: Chloe Jackman Simone Marean and Takai Tyler are the co-CEOs at Girls Leadership. Simone is the organization’s co-founder, and Takai started out as the Chief Operating Officer and transitioned to co-CEO in July 2020. Learn why shared power matters and what they have learned from it. How did the decision to become co-CEOs …
Today we’re celebrating a leader who is making others better as a result of her presence and making that impact last in her absence. Meet Alex A rising senior in Oakland, CA, Alex is the treasurer of Girls Leadership’s Girl Advisory Board, (GAB). She first joined Girls Leadership in elementary school at a Girl and …
Today we’re celebrating a leader who is making others better as a result of her presence and making that impact last in her absence. Meet Ms. Adrianne Warlick What is your role? And how do you currently work with girls? I’m a high school English teacher at Girls Academic Leadership Academy; I teach English …
