🌟 Earlier this week, I had the privilege of attending the Strong Women, Strong Girls (SWSG) fundraiser with my friend and colleague Erica Tamburo, co-President of get-WIT-it Pittsburgh. It was an evening filled with inspiration, positive energy, and the presence of Pittsburgh’s finest leaders, both men and women. AND I AM STILL INSPIRED--days later.
SWSG’s mission is to empower girls to envision a broader future through a curriculum grounded on women role models, delivered by college women mentors, who are themselves mentored by professional women. Their vision is for every girl and woman to realize her inner strengths to dream and do.
I was impressed, motivated, and completely inspired by this year's winners:
✨ Latrice Rose-Moore - Visionary founder of Melanin Mommies Pgh Inc., creating a supportive community for expecting and new African American mothers since 2014.
✨ Tiffany Huff - Founder of When She Thrives, a community dedicated to sisterhood and self-care for women, especially single mothers.
✨ Breeanna Stephenson - Graduated from Point Park University with a Bachelor's in Forensic Psychology and is pursuing a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Carlow University. She works as a registered behavior technician, helping children with behavioral disorders. Her passion for better mental health care in underserved communities was ignited through her work with the Abolitionist Law Center.
✨ Shyonna Blakemore - A dedicated participant in SWSG’s programming for three years, entering 6th grade this fall. Shyonna is creative, kind-hearted, and enjoys drawing, singing, and cooking with her dad.
The evening was even more special with entertainment from Anqwenique Kinsel and Band and the Kulture Dance Academy.
I am so glad I went to this event and so so glad to be a part of the Pittsburgh leadership movement! 💪
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