Breaking Cycles
Of Poverty

Empowering girls to boldly break ceilings by
exposing them to various college and career options

 

Educating Through a
Social Justice Framework

Examining the intersections of race, gender, and identity
and developing tools to eradicate systemic barriers

 

Embracing the Power
of Her Voice

Creating a safe, gender responsive space where girls are
encouraged to boldly express themselves without judgment

 

Fostering the Whole Child

Providing trauma-informed, culturally inclusive,
social emotional learning for school-aged girls

Our vision that guides us

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 programs

Our 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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Volunteer Opportunities

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

The work and purpose of EmpowHer Institute are guided by these values:

  • We create a safe, inclusive space where we are encouraged to courageously and unapologetically bring our full authentic selves to our work.
  • We honor everyone’s culture and lived experiences.
  • We create opportunities and spaces where the voices of girls and women of color are elevated and amplified.
  • We advocate for gender equity and racial justice.
  • We believe in the art of the possible. There are no limits to what can be achieved.
  • We believe in the power of community in order to make a collective impact on the world.
  • We hold each other accountable in the pursuit of upholding our values in the most ideal way.
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

Support Our Work

We Are Empow(H)ered

We Are Empow(H)ered

Our vision that guides us

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 programs

Our Missions

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.

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Betty LaMarr

Founder/Chief Executive Officer

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Ruth M. Simeon

Board Chair

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Velonne Atkins

Vice President

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Joslyn Osborn

Secretary

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Claudia Alleyne, M.D.

Treasurer

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Mary Sadeghi, M.D.

Director

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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.

Learn about their stories

View our EmpowHer Girls Academy Program

View our EmpowHer Leaders Academy Program

View our EmpowHer STEM Program

Our Partners