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.
View our girls programsOur Mission
EmpowHer Institute’s mission is to 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.
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Building Confidence
- Mentoring
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Leadership and Public Speaking Opportunities
Skills Development
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
Social Justice
- Gender Equity and Racial Justice Advocacy
- Women’s Health Education and Bridging the Wealth Gap Courses
- Social Entreprenuership Projects
College & Career Readiness
- College Campus Visits
- College Preparation Workshops
- College Tour Scholarships
- Exposure to Careers in Diverse Industries
- Paid Internships
Embracing The Power of Her Voice. Turning Adversity Into Opportunity. Breaking Cycles of Poverty. Fostering the Whole Child.
Confidence
80% report that they are more confident as a result of the EmpowHer program
Grades
92% maintained or improved their grades
Persistence
93% will try again if they do not succeed the first time
Graduation
100% of our high school girls graduate
Dawn L. Brown
Chief Executive Officer
Joslyn Osborn
Board Chair
Ribka Fox
Vice President
Rosa Carrillo
Secretary
Cecilia Owens
Treasurer
Claudia Alleyne, M.D.
Treasurer
Velonne Atkins
Director
Tony Baylis
Director
Lori Heffelfinger
Director
Lisa Liberatore
Director
Diedra Porché
Director
La Shawn Stanford
Director
Ruth M. Simeon
Emeritus Director
EmpowHer Institute is guided by a talented and dedicated group of leaders in business, finance, consulting and the practice of medicine.
We Are Empow(H)ered
We Are Empow(H)ered
Our vision that guides us
We’re focused on the eradication of the dropout epidemic among Los Angeles high school students, especially low-income, minority girls in our city’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods. Only 40 percent of inner-city girls graduates on time. We aim to change that to zero percent.
View our girls programsOur Mission
EmpowHer Institute’s mission is to empower girls and young women in marginalized communities by helping them gain the skills necessary through education, training and mentorship to become confident, career or college ready.
We cannot do it alone! Your support is welcome and appreciated.
Building Confidence
- Motivational Speakers
- Self-Esteem Building Curriculum
- Leadership and Public Speaking Opportunities
Building Character
- Teaching Personal Accountability
- Teaching Respect for Self and Others
- Valuing Integrity
Capabilities
- Communication Skills Development
- Critical Thinking Skills Development
- Conflict Resolution Skills Development
College & Career Readiness
- College Campus Visits
- College Preparation Workshops
- College Tour Scholarships
- Exposure to Careers in Diverse Industries
- Paid Internships
Our Impact
Real impact. From real girls.
EmpowHer’s reach goes above and beyond, touching the lives of Los Angeles’ underserved female population.
Confidence
75% report that they are more confident as a result of the EmpowHer program
Grades
92% maintained or improved their grades
Persistence
93% will try again if they do not succeed the first time
Abstinence
99% are abstinent
Our Leadership
EmpowHer Institute is guided by a talented and dedicated group of leaders in business, finance, consulting and the practice of medicine.
Betty LaMarr
Founder/Chief Executive Officer
Ruth M. Simeon
Board Chair
Velonne Atkins
Vice President
Joslyn Osborn
Secretary
Claudia Alleyne, M.D.
Treasurer
Mary Sadeghi, M.D.
Director
Our Pledge
An empowered girl owns her voice. She knows she matters. She speaks up when something is wrong and fights for what’s right. An empowered girl stands in the face of adversity and weathers the storm. She knows that she can do and be anything she sets her mind to.
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