OUR LEADERSHIP Learn more about the committed leaders building a new strong, smart, and bold generation. Our Team Board of Directors Our Team Our Team Our Team Our Team Celene Alva Literacy Specialist calva[at]girlsinc-alameda[dot]org Alondra Campos School- Based Program Manager & Programs Recruitment Specialist acampos [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Hada Guzman Assistant Director of School-Based Programs hguzman [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Alma Manzano School-Based Program Manager amanzano [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Aliza Schnayer Chief Development Officer aschnayer [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Jeanine Zolczynski Communications Manager jzolczynski [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Kourtney Andrada Senior Director of School-Based Programs kandrada [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Courtney Johnson Clendinen Chief Program Officer cclendinen [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Carmen Huang Compliance & Evaluation Manager chuang [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Johanna Masis Director of Program Quality, Training, and Assessment jmasis [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Julayne Virgil Chief Executive Officer jvirgil [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Kimberly Bradley Senior Director of Community Programs kbradley [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Stephanie Dietrich School-Based Manager sdietrich [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Anne Ko Community Engagement & Corporate Relations Coordinator ako[at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Virgtrese McGee High School Program Manager vmcgee [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Lisa Wanzor Chief Financial Officer lwanzor [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Nicole Brice School-Based Department Manager nbrice [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Eva Gutierrez Success Manager egutierrez [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Sally Lucchesi Database & Donor Relations Manager slucchesi [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Shakirat Nkwuo Senior Director of Human Resources snkwuo [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Talia Wilson Community Programs Manager twilson [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors PRESIDENT Joy Chen Co-Founder & CEO, Pure Culture Beauty SECRETARY LaShonda Griffin SVP, Senior Broker, Aon Risk Solutions VICE PRESIDENT Marti Pozzi Partner, Revenue Growth Services, Embedded Sales Leadership, Altus Alliance BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS Lois De Domenico Philanthropist VICE PRESIDENT Anya Ku Deputy City Attorney, Oakland City Attorney’s Office, Girls Inc. of Alameda County Alumna BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS Glenn Voyles Retired, Investment Management TREASURER Sharon Davidson Retired, Corporate Finance Manager CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Julayne Virgil Paz Arroyo Construction Professional, DPR Construction Sheena Jain Fractional General Counsel, Middesk Carla Koren Managing Director, Investments, Morgan Stanley Cherity Payne Director, Tahoe Blue Foundation Pavna Sloan Chief Nurse Executive , Kaiser Permanente Deirdre Paone Cohen SVP, Special Advisor, Visa Danette Jovel VP, East Bay Middle Market, Comerica Bank Tina Kaur-Campbell Real Estate Agent, Attorney Nicole Patterson Principal, Deloitte Consulting Linh Doan Vo Chief Accounting Officer, Zumper and Girls Inc. of Alameda County Alumna Frances Evensen Start-up Advisor, Mentor Megan Kelly Clinical Psychologist, Lyra Health Kate Morrow Attorney, Leone Alberts & Duus Joyce Phillips Founder & CEO EqualFuture Corp. Lisa Zengel SVP, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley Robin Evitts Partner, Reach Partners LLC Aisha Kelly-Vong Sr. Director, Customer Success Experience, Docusign Tami Munns SVP, Corporate Service-Staffing, Robert Half Emilia Sanchez Director of Engineering, Port of Oakland Learn more about: Women of Impact Ways to Invest

CONTACT US We look forward to hearing from you! Visit Us Contact Us GENERAL QUESTIONS FOR GENERAL QUESTIONS: Please call the front desk at (510) 357-5515 or email info@girlsinc-alameda.org . Want to contact a specific staff member? Check our Leadership page . CONTACT FORM QUESTIONS ABOUT ENROLLING YOUR YOUTH IN A GIRLS INC. OF ALAMEDA COUNTY PROGRAM? First name* Last name* Email* Phone Which Grade-Level are you interested in learning more about?* Elementary School Middle School High School Let us know how we can help you* Send Now OUR LOCATIONS Girls Inc. of Alameda County Simpson Center for Girls: 510 16th St., Oakland, CA 94612 P: (510) 357-5515 F: (510) 318-5399 Parking Options 511 Transit Planner Close to 12th St. City Center & 19th St. BART Stations Concordia Park Program Site: 3000 62nd AvenueOakland, CA 94605 P: (510) 430-1850 Learn more about: Invest Volunteer

IT STARTS WITH GIRLS We are guided by the vision for all girls in Alameda County to feel valued, seen, and prepared to achieve their dreams. Take Action Watch Videos Inspiring All Girls To Be Strong, Smart, 
& Bold. Learn more about who we are, and how we support girls. Learn More OUR STORY Girls Inc. of Alameda County is building a new generation of strong, smart, and bold leaders. WHO WE ARE We are a nonprofit organization serving Oakland and the East Bay, committed to girls as a pathway to transformational change for entire communities. Who We Are WHAT WE DO We provide a continuum of academic, leadership and wellness programs for girls from transitional kindergarten through early career to help them overcome barriers and reach their full potential. What We Do OUR IMPACT In the 2024 –2025 School Year... We served 1,650+ youth from transitional kindergarten through early career, including our Alumnae as they navigate college and career, and our Apprentices in the Expanded Learning Apprenticeship. 3x Our students were 3x more likely to be reading at grade level than their peers not in our programs, and 6x more likely if they were English Language Learners (ELL). 93% of our 6th – 8th graders think it is important to put in their best effort while working on their goals. 100% of seniors in our College Access Now (CAN) program graduated high school and were admitted to post-secondary institutions for the 11th consecutive year. View Impact Reports WHO WE SERVE Based in Oakland, CA, Girls Inc. of Alameda County responds to the unique needs of girls and their allies in the East Bay with less access to educational, social, and financial resources. NOTE:* Asian includes Chinese, Filipinx, Vietnamese & other Asian. 3% Caucasian, 2% Middle Eastern, 1% American Indian or Alaska Native. All other ethnicities are below 0.5% Participants come from households with less access to certain education, social and financial resources 41% Speak a language other than English at home THE NEED Only 26% of 3rd - 5th graders at Title I* schools in Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) met state standards for reading. Students from low-income families are 75% less likely to go to college than students from well-off families. The percentage of girls who believe they are good at math and science dropped 19% between 2017 and 2024. According to the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 3 in 5 teen girls reported feeling consistently sad or hopeless for at least 2 consecutive weeks. *A Title I school is a school that receives federal funding under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) to support students from lower financial resources. The goal of Title I funding is to help ensure that all children, regardless of economic background, have access to a high-quality education and meet state academic standards. My favorite part of after school this year is that we got a lot of fun activities and the friends I made. 5TH GRADE PARTICIPANT Stand with girls and their allies. Your generosity shows you believe in them and their potential. TAKE ACTION Become a Woman of Impact Join our network of supportive adults that actively champion our youth. Learn More Become a Partner Become a Corporate Partner and demonstrate what is possible. Learn More Become a Volunteer Join community members in the Bay Area and contribute your time and talent. Learn More Become an Investor Invest in the movement to effect positive change with and for girls. Learn More LATEST NEWS What’s Happening at Girls Inc. of Alameda County Elementary Education Apprentice About Us Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Since our founding in 1958, our programs have supported the unique needs of girls. In the 1990s, we began to design and deliver programs focusing on girls within San Francisco Bay Area communities that have the least access to opportunity. Through a transitional kindergarten through early career Program Continuum, we empower youth by equipping them with the resources, skills Girls Explore the Future of Transportation at the WTS Capital Summit Girls Inc. of Alameda County attended the 2026 WTS (Women's Transportation Seminar) Capital Summit, a week-long leadership and career exploration experience hosted at the University of Maryland through the WTS Foundation's Transportation YOU initiative. Thanks to our partners at WTS San Francisco Bay Area, Girls Inc. of Alameda County joined this initiative where youth and mentors from across the country gathered to explore careers in transportation, engineering, and infrastr High Schooler Mary Embarks on a Summer Internship and Visits UCSF to Explore Careers in Healthcare Hi! My name is Mary, and I’m a Girls Inc. of Alameda County participant going into 10th grade. This summer, a group of Girls Inc. of Alameda County high schoolers visited the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) to learn about medical school and explore careers in healthcare. When we arrived, we were greeted by two medical students who shared what it's really like to pursue a career in medicine. They talked about their day-to-day lives, their college journeys, and t Exploring Transportation, Engineering & Infrastructure Through Early Workforce Development Our high school participants attended the Girls in Motion Summit at the Salesforce Transit Center, where they explored careers in transportation, engineering, and infrastructure. Workforce development begins long before a first job or internship. Experiences like the Girls in Motion Summit expose participants to careers they may never have considered, connect them with accomplished professionals, and help them begin building the skills, confidence, and social capital needed t Director of Major Gifts About Us Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Since our founding in 1958, our programs have supported the unique needs of girls. In the 1990s, we began to design and deliver programs focusing on girls within San Francisco Bay Area communities that have the least access to opportunity. Through a transitional kindergarten through early career Program Continuum, we empower youth by equipping them with the resources, skills A Letter from 6th Grader Cataleyah June 3, 2026 My name is Cataleyah, and I’m headed to 6th grade. I’ve been coming to Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s summer camp at Concordia Park since I was in kindergarten, and I want to tell you why this program means so much to me. When I first came to Concordia Park, I was really shy and quiet because I didn’t know anybody. On my very first day, I got paired up with another girl named Gia for a “pair and share” activity. She was nice to me, and that’s when I knew she was Read More Learn more about: Corporate Partners Upcoming Events

About Us Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Since our founding in 1958, our programs have supported the unique needs of girls. In the 1990s, we began to design and deliver programs focusing on girls within San Francisco Bay Area communities that have the least access to opportunity. Through a transitional kindergarten through early career Program Continuum, we empower youth by equipping them with the resources, skills, and access needed to build confidence, visualize and pursue their dreams, and grow into healthy, educated, and independent adults. All programs are developmentally appropriate, supporting the changing needs of youth as they grow. From literacy interventions in elementary school and exciting hands-on STEAM projects in middle school to building leadership skills, taking on paid internships, and college readiness in high school, and college persistence and early career supports, including workforce development, Girls Inc. provides the support and opportunities young people need to thrive at no cost to participants and their families. Girls Inc. of Alameda County delivers daily after-school programming in 1) 10 schools and 2) our downtown Oakland center where girls from more than 15 middle schools and 45 high schools converge. As well we deliver summer programming in two Oakland locations as well as Hayward, and an earn-and-learn workforce development program for young adults who earn wages with Girls Inc. and receive free college courses towards their AA degree. In all, Girls Inc. of Alameda County provided robust programming to nearly 1750 youth in 2023-24. About the Role Girls Inc. of Alameda County is partnering with Berkeley City College, the Partnership for Children and Youth and the California Afterschool Network to launch an Expanded Learning Program Leader Apprenticeship in the Spring of 2023! This two-year program is the first-ever After School Program apprenticeship in the State of California. Start or advance a career in Expanded Learning/After School Programs through paid work with Girls Inc. of Alameda County. With this human-centered, earn and learn model, you will earn a wage while receiving free tuition and college-level courses! Please see webinar video using the link below: https://vimeo.com/776733085embedded=true&source=vimeo_logo&owner=187057347 About You • 18+ years old • High School diploma or equivalent • Available 1:00 p.m. - 6 p.m. • Available for classes as scheduled • Department of Justice clearance based on fingerprinting submission • Proof of TB test within the last four years What We Offer • Compensation: Base $20.00 to $21.50 per hour • Free college courses, tuition and books • Cohort learning • Medical benefits (Employer pays standard medical plan) • Voluntary Dental • Voluntary Vision • Retirement benefit 403b • Flex spending accounts • Life Insurance benefits • Long term disability benefits • 13 Paid Holidays • Vacation time off • Sick time off • Employee Assistance Program • Professional development/training Equal Opportunity Employment State Girls Inc. of Alameda County is committed to upholding an inclusive work community that reflects the rich diversity of our girls, their families and caregivers, the community members we serve, and our geographic region. We prioritize using an equity lens to: provide culturally responsive programming and resources to those with the least access, and value culture and difference in the office, our programs, and in the community. Through discussion, awareness, and practice, we commit to continuous improvement with the goal of every person in our community knowing the value of this commitment, embodying it, and bringing it to life. Girls Inc. of Alameda County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, political belief, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other factor not related to ability to successfully fulfill the requirements of the position. For more information about Girls Inc. of Alameda County, please view our website at www.girlsinc-alameda.org

Girls Inc. of Alameda County attended the 2026 WTS (Women's Transportation Seminar) Capital Summit, a week-long leadership and career exploration experience hosted at the University of Maryland through the WTS Foundation's Transportation YOU initiative. Thanks to our partners at WTS San Francisco Bay Area, Girls Inc. of Alameda County joined this initiative where youth and mentors from across the country gathered to explore careers in transportation, engineering, and infrastructure through hands-on learning, industry tours, and leadership development. Experiences like the WTS Capital Summit are an important part of our workforce development continuum that aims to prepare youth for whatever path they choose after high school. High school attendee, Naysa, reflected on what the experience meant to her: "One of my favorite parts of the week was meeting other students and mentors from all over. Even though we all came from different places, we learned from each other and became friends through team challenges and activities." Throughout the week, participants challenged themselves on a high ropes course, toured the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Integrated Command and Communications Center, visited the U.S. Capitol, explored the B&P Tunnel Replacement construction project, met engineers and transportation professionals, and participated in engineering design challenges and workshops. Each experience offered a firsthand look at the many career pathways that are shaping the future of our communities. Naysa also shared how the summit expanded her understanding of career possibilities: "Before this trip, I didn't realize how many different careers there are in transportation and infrastructure. Touring active projects, meeting engineers, and seeing how people work together to solve real problems showed me just how many opportunities are out there." From career exploration and industry field trips to internships, apprenticeships, mentorship, and college and career readiness, we intentionally connect girls with professionals and real-world experiences that help them discover new possibilities and prepare for successful futures. We are deeply grateful to WTS San Francisco Bay Area for making this opportunity possible and for helping our participants see themselves in industries where women continue to be underrepresented. Help open doors to career exploration, mentorship, and workforce development experiences that empower more girls to discover their potential. Make your gift today.

Hi! My name is Mary, and I’m a Girls Inc. of Alameda County participant going into 10th grade. This summer, a group of Girls Inc. of Alameda County high schoolers visited the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) to learn about medical school and explore careers in healthcare. When we arrived, we were greeted by two medical students who shared what it's really like to pursue a career in medicine. They talked about their day-to-day lives, their college journeys, and the experiences that helped them get where they are today. I connected with one mentor who shared how receiving mentorship helped him navigate college as a first-generation student. Since his parents hadn't attended college, they weren't able to guide him, so hearing how mentorship helped him succeed really resonated with me. It showed me the value of having my Girls Inc. of Alameda County community offer support, encouragement, and advice along the way. One of my favorite parts of the day was exploring real human organs—including the liver, lungs, and heart—and getting to see an ultrasound machine in action! Every station was so interesting, and I could ask questions and learn directly from the medical school students. By the end of the day, I felt inspired about my future and excited about continuing my education. This summer, I also interned with Girls Inc. of Alameda County's Development team. I helped draft social media content about the different programs going on this summer, and I learned about our donor database and the many ways our community supports our programs. It was awesome to experience opportunities like going to UCSF, while also learning more about the ins and outs of a nonprofit during my internship. Thank you for supporting opportunities for more girls like me!