Simone Marean

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.