Student Leadership → EmpowHER

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MoCo EmpowHER

 

Our Mission:

  • Provide leadership development opportunities for young women
  • Establish networks for female leaders
  • Advocate and lobby for issues pertaining to young women
  • Provide opportunities for female leaders to explore career options
  • Engage with allied communities to expand advocacy efforts
 

Meeting Dates:

  • September 11, 2019
  • October 3, 2019l
  • November 4, 2019
  • December 10, 2019
  • January 7, 2020
  • February 6, 2020
  • March 9, 2020
  • April 16, 2020
  • May 6, 2020
  • June 3, 2020
 

News and Events

 Women's leadership in MCPS were featured in a story on FOX 5. At the EmpowerHer Leadership Forum, Sue Palka of FOX 5 shared her story and encouraged the women to "dream big" and pursue their interests in STEM related fields.

 

 

 MoCo EmpowHER co-hosted the 2018 Maryland Women’s Leadership Forum. The event was a huge success!

2018 Women's Leadership Forum.  Women's Leadership Forum 2

Special thanks to the panelists who attended the forum:

Delanie Blubaugh, Women in College
Karen Edwards, Women in Business
Jessica Qiu, Women in STEM
Sarah Love, Women in Government
Ananya Tadikonda, Women in Government

 

 MoCo EmpowHER student leaders donated personal hygiene items and made inspirational cards for the Betty Ann Khranke Center for victims of domestic abuse.

Students making cards for BAK center

 

 MoCo EmpowHER attended Mrs. Michelle Obama's "Becoming" book tour event.

EmpowHER Obama event