Stronger Girls

“Growing up through the Alliance for Girls network has changed my life immensely. My time at Julia Morgan School for Girls was where I learned the value of my voice. I was never shy growing up, but I would second guess myself or not speak up for fear that I was wrong. At JMSG, I learned that it’s okay to be wrong and that, as young women, we put so much pressure on ourselves to be perfect all the time. I learned that whatever we have to say matters. That is why we must speak up.

After understanding the power of my voice, it has been phenomenal to have the opportunity to serve on the AFG Young Women's Leadership Board and see the impact on my voice. On the board, we are tasked with speaking up and amplifying the voices and experiences of young girls, particularly young girls of color. My voice and those of other young women on the board have helped to shape the direction of Alliance for Girls. Our voices help make sure that underrepresented young girls do not go unnoticed. This for me has been the true impact that I have felt from learning the lessons that I did at JMSG and serving on the YWLB.”

-Gabrielle Battle, Member, Alliance for Girls Young Women’s Leadership Board