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Just last month Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman celebrated girl leadership with us during our Girls Take the Lead virtual event. We could not be more thrilled to share her segment and so many more inspiring moments with Tina Fey, Marsai Martin, Maya Rudolph, Simone Biles, Skai Jackson, and more. Click here to watch Amanda's reading of her poem, "We Rise."
2020 was exceptionally hard, especially for the communities Girls Inc. serves, but we are hopeful—and take the announcement of the new White House Gender Policy Council as a very positive sign of things to come!
Our vision for 2021 is for schools to become safer and more supportive for girls. TAKE ACTION TODAY and sign our petition to urge Congress and the Biden Administration to support students in three key ways. Sign now!
P.S. Hear directly from Girls Inc. girls and Teen Advocacy Council members Kiran and Laura about their reactions to last week's presidential inauguration and the swearing in of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Sometimes we might not realize what we’re seeing in a young person is related to trauma or toxic stress. Learn how to recognize the signs and how best to respond in order to support the young people in your life. Download the tipsheet now.
Remembering Michele Evans
On January 1, Girls Inc. Board member Michele Evans passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. An exemplary leader, wife, mother, daughter, and friend, Michele devoted 34 years of service to Lockheed Martin, most recently serving as executive vice president of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Michele joined the Girls Inc. Board in November, 2019, and right away became a dedicated champion and force for good in the Girls Inc. network.
Michele was passionate about the Girls Inc. mission to inspire girls to embrace new worlds of possibility, including STEM. She was actively involved in Lockheed Martin’s diversity and inclusion initiatives, serving as the executive sponsor for the Women’s Impact Network and Leadership Forum. She was a stalwart in the defense and aeronautics industry, shattering the glass ceiling, mentoring hundreds across the globe, and leading by example.
We have lost a good friend and passionate ally. Michele will be remembered and missed.
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