Student Leadership
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
MEETINGS
Meetings are scheduled from 6:00–7:30 pm. Some meetings will be held in person at Carver Educational Services Center and some meetings will be held virtually through MCPS Zoom. To learn more and to RSVP to these meetings: https://linktr.ee/mocoempowher
| DATE | TOPIC |
| Tuesday, September 20 | |
| Tuesday, October 18 | |
| Tuesday, November 22 | |
| Tuesday, December 13 | |
| Tuesday, January 24 | |
| Tuesday, February 21 | |
| Tuesday, March 21 | |
| Tuesday, April 25 | |
| Tuesday, May 23 |
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!
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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.
MoCo EmpowHER attended Mrs. Michelle Obama's "Becoming" book tour event.
