Girls Leadership
Simone Marean is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Girls Leadership, where since January 2009, leadership focuses on empowering girls to understand their identity and beliefs while learning to express themselves confidently. Previously, from February 2005 to December 2008, Simone served as the Owner of the Girls Leadership Institute, collaborating with Rachel Simmons to establish a national initiative that reached an international audience, including the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa. Simone's early career included positions such as Middle School Drama Teacher and Advisor at The Brearley School and Teaching Artist at Step Up Women's Network, enriching students' educational experiences through arts education. Simone holds a Master's degree in Educational Theatre from New York University and an AB in History of Art from Bryn Mawr College.
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Girls Leadership
Girls Leadership teaches girls how to exercise the power of their voice through programs grounded in social-emotional learning. We provide programs for girls, workshops for families, and professional development training for teachers, guidance counselors, and non-profit staff. We center gender and racial equity in our work to address the internal and external barriers to leadership development. Our work is structured around four central values: Authentic Communication, Courageous Growth, Equity, and Play. Girls includes anyone who identifies as a girl, as well as non-binary and gender expansive youth