On October 10th, Girls Inc. of the Valley hosted Speaking Out: Leading Change for Women and Girls*, featuring an incredible panel of experts—Tessa Murphy-Romboletti, Maria Leister, and Shaitia Spruell—who shared their insights on leadership, the wage gap, civic engagement, and more. We also heard directly from current and former Girls Inc. participants about the meaningful impact Girls Inc. has had on their lives.

Our youth leaders made a lasting impression, asking thoughtful questions and connecting with the panelists about mentorship, college applications, and future opportunities. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our attendees and event sponsors, we raised $21,000 to support life-changing Girls Inc. programs, ensuring we can continue to empower the next generation of strong, confident leaders.

Check out some event highlights captured by WLLP22News and be sure to check out our Speaking Out 2024 photo album on Facebook to see all of the amazing people who made this event a success.