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  • Our Leadership | Girls Inc. of Alameda County

    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 Eva Gutierrez Success Manager egutierrez [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Johanna Masis Director of Program Quality, Training, and Assessment jmasis [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Selena Solorio Community Engagement and Corporate Relations Manager ssolorio [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 Shannon Cassidy Director of Individual Giving and Donor Relations scassidy [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Hada Guzman Assistant Director of School Based Programs hguzman [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Virgtrese McGee High School Program Manager vmcgee [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 Courtney Johnson Clendinen Chief Program Officer cclendinen [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 Lisa Wanzor Chief Financial Officer lwanzor [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Nicole Brice School Based Department Manager nbrice [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Stephanie Dietrich School-Based Manager sdietrich [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Alma Manzano School Based Program Manager amanzano [at] girlsinc-alameda [dot] org Fetch Phoenix Compliance & Evaluation Manager fphoenix [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 TREASURER Sharon Davidson Retired, Corporate Finance Manager CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Julayne Virgil VICE PRESIDENT Marti Pozzi Partner, Revenue Growth Services, Embedded Sales Leadership, Altus Alliance SECRETARY LaShonda Griffin SVP, Senior Broker, Aon Risk Solutions VICE PRESIDENT Marcia Argyris Retired, Foundation Professional 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 Charmaine Clay Retired Payments Executive Sheena Jain General Counsel, Technology Start-Ups  Kate Morrow Attorney, Leone Alberts & Duus Cherity Payne Director, Tahoe Blue Foundation Danette Winkler Vice President, East Bay Middle Market, Comerica Bank Linh Doan Vo Chief Accounting Officer, Zumper and Girls Inc. of Alameda County Alumna Megan Kelly Clinical Psychologist, Lyra Health Tami Munns SVP, Finance Operations, Robert Half Joyce Phillips Founder & CEO EqualFuture Corp. Lisa Zengel SVP, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley Frances Evensen Start-up Advisor Aisha Kelly-Vong Sr. Director, Customer Success Experience Docusign Deirdre Paone Cohen SVP, Special Advisor, Visa Pavna Sloan Chief Nurse Executive , Kaiser Permanente Robin Evitts Partner, Reach Partners LLC Carla Koren Managing Director, Investments, Morgan Stanley Nicole Patterson Principal, Deloitte Consulting Gabrielle Tierney Principal, Tierney Consulting Learn more about: Women of Impact Ways to Invest

  • Privacy Statement | Girls Inc. of Alameda County

    PRIVACY POLICY Girls Incorporated of Alameda County (“Girls, Inc.”) Privacy Policy Effective Date February 07, 2025 Girls Incorporated of Alameda County ( “Girls, Inc.,” “we,” “us,” or “our” ) respects your privacy, believes in protecting your personal information, and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this Privacy Policy ( the “Policy” ). We maintain the privacy of our donors and supporters and we do not trade, share, or sell a donor’s personal information within anyone else, nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations without the donor’s consent. This Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide (i) when you access and/or use the Girls, Inc. website, (ii) in order for us to perform services for you, and/or (3) in order for you to participate in our surveys, program applications, and interest forms as well as our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information. This Policy applies to information we collect: On our website; In-person; and/or In e-mail, facsimile, and other electronic messages between you and us. It does not apply to information collected: any other website operated by us or any third party; or by any third party. Please read this Policy carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information and how we will treat it. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not visit our website. By visiting our website, you agree to this Policy. TERRITORIAL SCOPE This Policy applies to users of our website located in the United States. MINORS AND CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13 Our website and services are not directed at or intended for minors and children under the age of 18. Further, we do not knowingly collect personal information about children under the age of 13. If we determine that a user is under the age of 18, we will immediately delete any information provided by the user. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under the age of 18, and especially information from or about a child under the age of 13, please contact us at complaints@girlsinc-alameda.org . INFORMATION WE COLLECT ABOUT YOU We collect Personal Information (defined below) and information that is not Personal Information (“Non-Personal Information,” together with Personal Information, “Information”) from visitors of our website. For the purposes of this Policy, “Personal Information” means the information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, to a person or a household. We may combine Non-Personal Information with Personal Information, and in those circumstances, we will treat the combined information as Personal Information. We collect several types of Personal Information, including the following information: First and Last Name Email Address Phone Number Postal Address How you heard about us IP Address Browser Type Usage data, such as access dates and times We may collect several types of Non-Personal Information including: Your responses to survey questions that do not include Personal Information Surveys can include program applications and interest forms HOW WE COLLECT YOUR INFORMATION We collect your information from various sources that may include, for example, the following: You Directly. Information you provide directly when you use or otherwise interact with our website; fill out and submit forms to us online or via fax; contact us; and/or provide us with feedback. Your Browser or Device. Information collected automatically as a result of visiting our website, including through the use of cookies as described below. We may use cookies to collect the following information: IP Address, geolocation information, time zone, usage times and volume, and information about the device you are using (for example, device type, device ID, characteristics and status, browser type, screen size, internet bandwidth, and operating system and application), language preference, URL click stream, or information that we collect through our marketing activities. Cookies are small files of letters and numbers stored on your browser or device that enable the cookie owner to recognize the device when it visits websites or uses online services. The website you visit may set cookies directly, known as first-party cookies, or may trigger cookies set by other domain names, known as third-party cookies. While we may automatically use some cookies that are strictly necessary to provide the services you request or enable communications, we request your consent for all of our other cookie uses. We may use the following types of cookies: Strictly necessary cookies. Our website requires the use of cookies to properly operate or provide necessary functions relating to the services you request. They include cookies enabling you to securely access our website. These are persistent cookies that generally last 30 days. Analytical/performance cookies. These cookies allow us and our third-party service providers to recognize and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us improve how our website works by, for example, ensuring that visitors can easily find what they need on our website. These cookies generate aggregate statistics that are not associated with an individualized profile and are persistent cookies that generally last 30 days. Functionality cookies. These cookies enable helpful but non-essential website functions that improve your website experience. By recognizing you when you return to our website, they may, for example, allow us to personalize our content for you, greet you by name, or remember your preferences. These are persistent cookies that generally last 30 days. If you do not want to receive cookies, you can change your browser settings on your computer or other device you’re using to access our services. If you use our website without changing your browser settings, or if you click the “Accept” button on our website page regarding cookies, we’ll assume that you’re happy to receive all cookies on the website and that you have provided consent by such actions or conduct. Most browsers also provide functionality that lets you review and erase cookies, including our website cookies. Please note that the website may not work properly without cookies. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION We use Information that we collect about you or that you provide to us: To present our website and its contents to you, as applicable. To provide you with information that you request from us. To allow donors to make a donation or purchase on this website. To fill supporters’ orders. To provide donation receipts. To contact supporters in the event we have trouble processing an order or donation. To notify you about changes to our website or any additional services that we offer or provide though it. To allow you to participate in interactive features on our website. To improve your website experience. To provide you support services. To support internal recordkeeping. To investigate, deter, and protect against fraudulent, unauthorized or illegal activity. To inform you about events and news related to our website. To contact you with respect to our website. To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it. In any other way we may describe when you provide the information, or for which you may otherwise consent to. To protect the security or integrity of our website. To protect against a threat to personal safety or destruction of property. To protect against legal liability and/or cooperate with government officials or parties in litigation, or as otherwise required by law. DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION Girls, Inc. does not sell, share, lease, or otherwise disclose your Personal Information except as expressly stated in this Policy. We may disclose Information that we collect, or that you provide, as described in this Policy: To our employees on a need-to-know basis. To our affiliated companies on a need-to-know basis. In anonymized and/or aggregated form to contractors, service providers and other third parties, such as our payment processing partners, we use to support our business and who are bound by contractual obligations to keep Information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them. To a buyer or successor in the event of a merger, divestiture, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution or other sale or transfer of some or all of our assets, whether as a going concern or as part of bankruptcy, liquidation or similar proceeding. For any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide the information. With your consent. We may also disclose your Personal Information: To comply with any court order, law, or legal process, including responding to any government or regulatory request. To enforce other agreements, including for billing and collection purposes. If we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of you, our customers, or others. We may disclose your Non-Personal Information to our customers who pay us for our market-research services. We do not disclose your Personal Information to our customers. CHOICES ABOUT HOW WE USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR INFORMATION We strive to provide you with choices regarding the information you provide to us. We have created mechanisms to provide you with the following control over your information: Tracking Technologies and Advertising. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some aspects of our website may not function as intended. Communications. You may opt out of receiving promotional e-mail communications from us by sending us an e-mail to communications@girlsinc-alameda.org or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the e-mails we send to you. Please note that you may not be able to opt-out of certain transactional e-mails, or other communications required by law, or that may be necessary for the performance of your or our obligations, or for the exercise of your or our rights pursuant to this Policy. Unless you indicate otherwise by checking the clearly-marked box on the purchase or donation dorm, the user will be added to the Girls, Inc. of Alameda County mailing list. THIRD PARTY LINKS ON OUR SITE Our website may contain links to other third-party websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for the privacy policies and practices of other third-parties and any information you submit to a third-party is subject to their privacy policy. Once you leave our website or are otherwise redirected to a third-party website, application, or other online service, we encourage you to read the privacy policy applicable to that third party. YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your Personal Information to third parties, except as expressly stated in this Policy. The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1798.100 to 1798.199) (“CCPA”), does not apply to us. If you have any questions or concerns about the CCPA, its non-applicability to us, this Policy, or how we collect, use, or disclose your Information, please e-mail us at complaints@girlsinc-alameda.org . California “Shine the Light” Law Separate from CCPA, California residents may, pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1798.83 (the California “Shine the Light” law), request certain information regarding our disclosure (if any) of Personal Information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please contact us, identify yourself as a California resident and provide sufficient information so we can take appropriate action, such as your name, email address or any additional information required. DATA PROCESSING AND SECURITY We have implemented measures designed to secure your Information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. All Information you provide to us is stored on our secure servers behind firewalls. This website takes every precaution to protect our donors’ information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and off-line. When our donation or purchase form asks users to enter sensitive information (such as credit card numbers), that information is encrypted and is protected with the best encryption software in the industry — SSL. The credit card company does not retain, share, store or use personal information for any secondary purposes. We do not share donor information with other organizations. Certain online credit card purchases and donations are processed through Network for Good, a third party service provider. These transactions are subject to the Network for Good Privacy, Security & Disclosure Statement. We do not sell or share any of your credit card, payment related, or other personal information. All of our supporters’ information, not just the sensitive information mentioned above, is restricted in our offices. Finally, the servers that we store personally identifiable information on are kept in a secure environment. CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY We may modify the terms of this Policy and we encourage you to review this Policy regularly. We will inform you about any amendments to our Policy via email or other commercially reasonable means within 15 days of making any such a modification. Continued use of our website shall constitute acceptance of any such amendments. We will also post the amended version on this page and indicate at the top of the page when this Policy was last updated. CONTACT INFORMATION To ask questions or comment about this Privacy Policy and our privacy practices, contact us at complaints@girlsinc-alameda.org or (510) 357-5515. USERS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES Girls, Inc. is based in the United States, and our website is hosted here. If you are visiting our website, the laws governing our collection and use of personal information may be different from the laws of your country. If you decide to visit our website or share your personal information with Girls, Inc., you agree to be governed by the laws of the United States, and you expressly consent to the transfer of your data to the United States, to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. Learn more about: Who We Are Ways to Invest

  • Invest | Girls Inc. of Alameda County

    INVEST Your investment provides vital resources, mentorship, and opportunities that empower girls and their allies to break barriers and achieve their dreams. Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you for empowering the next generation of strong, smart, and bold leaders by supporting Girls Inc. of Alameda County! for empowering the next generation of strong, smart, and bold leaders by supporting Girls Inc. of Alameda County! for empowering the next generation of strong, smart, and bold leaders by supporting Girls Inc. of Alameda County! for empowering the next generation of strong, smart, and bold leaders by supporting Girls Inc. of Alameda County! We are committed to using your generous investments responsibly. Charity Navigator and GuideStar have both awarded us their highest levels of recognition.

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  • Celebrating 31 Graduating Seniors at Our Annual College Shower

    May 20th, 2026 We celebrated 31 graduating seniors at our annual College Shower — a joyful tradition recognizing participants in our College Access Now! (CAN!) Program as they prepare for their next chapter after high school. The College Shower serves as both a celebration and a community sendoff. Seniors gathered alongside their families, mentors, staff, and supporters to reflect on their journeys and celebrate all that lies ahead. Each participant received a backpack filled with college and dorm essentials to help them begin this transition feeling prepared, supported, and seen. During the celebration, longtime participant, Darlyn, reflected on the depth of impact Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s programs have had on her throughout her time with us: “The programs aren’t just about the lessons in the curriculum; they helped shape me into who I am today. They taught me to be a leader, to be responsible, to manage my time well, to be resourceful, and most importantly, to have integrity and accountability.” Darlyn will be attending San Francisco State University in the Fall Her words captured the heart of what our programs are designed to do: to equip girls with the confidence, tools, and resources to achieve their dreams of college, career, and leadership. All graduating seniors honored at the event completed Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s College Access Now! (CAN!) Program, an intensive college-prep and career readiness initiative that provides hands-on support with college applications, FAFSA and financial aid navigation, scholarship searches, essay writing, campus tours, mentorship, and post-secondary planning. This year marks the 12th consecutive year that one hundred percent of our CAN! participants have been accepted to post-secondary institutions, and many will be the first in their families to take this next step. At Girls Inc. of Alameda County, however, we believe there is no one-size-fits-all pathway to success. While 92% of our graduates will attend college this fall, others are pursuing different opportunities, including direct entry into the workforce. Through our programming, we strive to ensure every participant is equipped with the confidence, knowledge, and support to pursue the path that is right for them. Following the event, CEO, Julayne Virgil, and graduating senior, Amira, joined KTVU to talk about the impact of our programs, the annual College Shower, and College Access Now! (CAN!) Program. **Special thanks to our Partners who made this year’s celebration even more meaningful. Each senior received a laptop donated by DPR Construction, essentials from our Amazon Wishlist purchased by the JD Finish Line Foundation, and hygiene and self-care kits donated by Sephora. Your support helps make moments like these possible, empowering young people with the confidence, resources, and opportunities to pursue whatever future is right for them.

  • 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 going to be my best friend. We don’t even go to the same school, but girls from a bunch of different schools can come to Concordia. I think that’s really special because if it wasn’t for this summer program, we wouldn’t have met! (L) Cataleyah (R) Gia Concordia Park Summer '25 Now, six years later, we are still best friends. She knows all of my secrets and I know all of hers! I’ve been coming to Concordia Park for so long that it really feels like a second home to me. I love all the activities we get to do, like sports, science projects, and all the different field trips. We get to go somewhere new every week to places like Simpson Strong-Tie, where they taught us to build a white board, and the Chabot Science Center, where we got to learn all about outer space. Visitors also come to our class. My favorite group was probably Denali Therapeutics because they taught us about our brains and showed us animal brains under the microscope. One of my favorite things about Concordia is how much we get to try new things. Last summer, I went rowing and golfing for the first time ever. The rowing instructors told me I was really good at it, and it made me think that maybe one day I could go professional. Before Girls Inc. of Alameda County, I never would have imagined trying something like that. All the different stuff we get to do is fun, so it doesn’t feel like school during the summer. I also love that Concordia Park is an all-girls program. It makes it easier to open up and make friends and be yourself. Now when I see girls who are shy like I used to be, I try to help them feel included too. I think programs like this are really important because not every family can pay for summer camps. Girls Inc. of Alameda’s camp at Concordia Park is completely free, so more girls like me get to come learn and make friends. Thank you for supporting Girls Inc. of Alameda County programs. You may be helping another girl meet her best friend and not even know it! Thanks for reading, Rising 6th Grader & Girls Inc. of Alameda County Participant **Written by Cataleyah, edited by Mom**

  • KTVU FOX2 - Girls Inc. of Alameda County's Annual College Shower

    May 24th, 2026 CEO, Julayne Virgil, and graduating participant, Amira, joined KTVU to talk about the impact of Girls Inc. of Alameda County, our annual College Shower, and our College Access Now! (CAN!) Program. In the interview, Amira shared how we have helped shape her confidence and support her journey toward higher education. This fall, she will attend California Polytechnic State University, and we couldn’t be more proud! ❤️ For 12 consecutive years, 100% of our graduating seniors have graduated high school and been accepted into post-secondary education. Through our College Access Now! Program, participants receive hands-on support with college applications, financial aid, scholarships, career exploration, and more—helping girls build bright futures with confidence and support behind them. Thank you to KTVU for helping share their story.

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