2023 Girls to Greatness Teen Summit Highlights

Click to view: 2023 PROGRAM JOURNAL

The EmpowHer Girls to Greatness Teen Summit is scheduled to be held on Friday, April 28, 2023 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM PST. The goal of our Summit is to educate, celebrate, and inspire 600 EmpowHer girls, ages 11-18, by exposing them to varying career opportunities in fields underrepresented by women of color. The day will include 25 interactive workshops with industry professionals, mentoring with 150+ renowned women business professionals, student Social Justice STEAM project presentations, keynote speakers, our Rising Star Awards Ceremony–honoring women under the age of 25 years old who have achieved greatness and serve as role models for our girls, and so much more.

Sponsorships are still available. For more information on how you can support the Girls to Greatness Teen Summit: Leaders Today. Changemakers Tomorrow. Contact  sheila@empowher.org

Featured Speakers

Aisha Alfa

Actress & Comedian | Bio

Emcee

Brenda Olmos

Councilmember, City of Paramount | Bio

Morning Keynote Speaker

Jessica Marie Garcia

Actress, Producer, Writer | Bio

Afternoon Keynote Speaker

Special Guests

Claudia Botero

Journalist-TV Anchor/Reporter | Bio

Belen De Leon

Award-Winning Meteorologist, NBC4 Today in LA  | Bio

Kameron Greene

Radio Personality | KJLH Radio | Bio

Jayne Kennedy

Actor, Broadcaster, Producer, Host, Author, MOM! | Bio

Dawnn Lewis

Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Producer| Bio

KiKi Shepard

Actress, TV Host, Founder, The K.I.S. Foundation | Bio

Performers

Siaira Shawn Harris

Songwriter, Singer | Bio

Keedron Bryant

R&B and Gospel Singer | Bio

DJ Sammi G

Ladies of Sound | Bio

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

2023 Rising Star Honorees

Danielle Boyer

Robotics Inventor, Author, Activist, and Advocate for Youth, 2023 Rising Star Honoree | Bio

Xenia Zolano Doroteo

EmpowHer Institute Alum, 2023 Rising Star Honoree | Bio

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Jessica Mikayla

Actress, 2023 Rising Star Honoree | Bio

EmpowHer Student Project Competition

Our eighth and ninth grade classes have been challenged to identify a social justice issue that has historically been impacted by the War on Drugs and develop a project proposal outlining how a STEAM technique can be used to address the problem. The challenge is designed to foster innovation, engage in social justice, and develop 21st Century Skills – critical thinking, communication and collaboration. In completing the challenge, students must: (1) identify and learn about a pressing issue related to the War on Drugs that impacts young women in their community; (2) use creativity and innovation; (3) communicate with group members to complete assignments; and (4) work in groups of 1-15 girls to conduct research and develop a project proposal presentation. The top three teams in each grade level are pre-selected to present their project proposal to a panel of judges during the Girls to Greatness Teen Summit. Judges will award first ($1000), second ($500), and third ($250) prizes to the winners in each grade level.

Get Involved: Become a Mentor

As a mentor, you will virtually meet with a small group of middle/high school girls and share your story. As a successful leader, your journey of success both challenges and inspires our girls to believe in themselves, their potential to achieve and to overcome obstacles. Your story is a fearless example to all young people to create their own stories of accomplishment.

All mentors commit to attending the Girls to Greatness Teen Summit: Forging Our Paths to Success.

Mentors are required to:
(1) Submit application, including a headshot photo (jpeg)
(2) Attend one mandatory mentor orientation
(3) Participate in interactive virtual mentoring session with a small group of 6 girls (11:45 AM – 1:45 PM)

Contact:
Program Director, Keyonna Keith,
keyonna@empowher.org
by March 31, 2023

Special Thanks to Our 2023 Sponsors

Partnership Opportunities

$50,000 Title Partnership:

  • Full spread ad in online program books
  • Press release recognition
  • Newsletter recognition
  • Annual Report recognition
  • “Presented by” event name recognition
  • A video ad during the program
  • 3-minute speaking opportunity at both events
  • Logo on Step and Repeat
  • 2 VIP Tables (20 tickets) to attend the Gala
  • 20 Tickets to Gala After-Party Speakeasy

$25,000 Platinum Partnership:

  • Full spread ad in online program books
  • Press release recognition
  • Newsletter recognition
  • Annual Report recognition
  • A video ad during the program
  • Logo on Step and Repeat
  • 1 VIP Table (10 tickets) to attend the Gala
  • 10 Tickets to Gala After-Party Speakeasy

$15,000 Marquis Partnership:

  • Full-page ad in online program books
  • Press release recognition
  • Newsletter recognition
  • Logo recognition
  • Logo on Step and Repeat
  • 1 VIP Tables (10 tickets) to attend the Gala
  • 10 Tickets to After-Party Speakeasy

$10,000 Gold Partnership:

  • Full-page ad in
    online program books
  • G2G Workshop Sponsor Recognition
  • Logo recognition
  • 6 Tickets to attend the Gala

6 Tickets to Gala After-Party Speakeasy

$5,000 Silver Partnership:

  • A half-page ad in the online program book
  • Logo Recognition
  • 4 Tickets to attend the Gala
  • 4 Tickets to Gala After-Party Speakeasy

$3,000 Bronze Partnership:

  • A quarter-page ad in online program books
  • Logo recognition
  • 2 Tickets to attend the Gala
  • 2 Tickets to Gala After-Party Speakeasy

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