EmpowHER - Montgomery County Public Schools

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.