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 Talia Wilson Community Programs Manager twilson [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 Jeanine Zolczynski Communications Manager jzolczynski [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 Jazmine White Director of Annual Giving & Donor Relations jwhite[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

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 Coding Meets the Court: High Schoolers Explore Tech Through “Code the Game” What does coding have to do with basketball? As our high school participants are discovering, quite a lot! This fall, Girls Inc. of Alameda County high schoolers are participating in Code the Game: Tech Exposure & Access Through Mentorship (TEAM), a six-week program that uses basketball to introduce 10th–12th graders to coding, data, and technology. Code the Game provides our students an opportunity to expand on foundational coding skills, forged during our middle school Buil Elementary Lead Site Program Coordinator 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 From Alameda County to the Girls Inc. Network: Leading the Way in Literacy September is National Literacy Month, a time to celebrate the power of reading and the opportunities that strong literacy skills can unlock. We know that reading at grade level is key to a student's future success. That’s why literacy has been a cornerstone of our elementary school programming for decades, giving our youngest learners the foundational skills and confidence they need to thrive in school and beyond. Through daily afterschool literacy instruction in Oakland scho Bold Futures Mentorship Program Launch This summer, we excitedly launched our new Bold Futures Mentorship Program, an important expansion of our commitment to supporting young people beyond high school and into college and early career. Bold Futures connects our alumnae ages 18–24 with professional mentors who can offer guidance as they explore careers, set goals, develop skills, and navigate this next stage of their lives. We know that while the needs of our young people change after high school, the value of tru 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 Read More Learn more about: Corporate Partners Upcoming Events

WHAT WE DO We provide mentorship, pro-girl environments, and research-informed programs to prepare girls to realize their full potential. Elementary School Middle School High School OUR DIFFERENCE Leadership and Personal Growth Leadership and Personal Growth Leadership and Personal Growth Leadership and Personal Growth We provide a continuum of academic, leadership and personal growth and resilience programs for girls and their allies from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade, helping them feel valued, seen, and prepared to achieve their dreams of college, career, and leadership In addition, we continue serving our Alumnae Network as they navigate college and career, and we offer a workforce development Expanded Learning Apprenticeship for young adults starting a career in youth services. OUR PROGRAMMING PRO-GIRL Pro-Girls We create supportive environments that encourage participants to be their full selves. HIGH-DOSAGE High-Dosage Our continuum consists of hundreds of hours of annual programming per participant. EVIDENCE-BASED Evidence-Based We use an innovative approach that incorporates local needs into research-based curricula. TRAUMA-INFORMED Trauma-Informed We ensure our staff are equipped to recognize and respond to those who have faced traumatic stress. COMPREHENSIVE Comprehensive We focus on the whole youth: health and well-being, education, and development as a leader. ZERO-COST Zero-Cost All programming is provided at zero cost to families to reduce barriers to accessibility. WHAT GIRLS LEARN Program Core Components Overview Program Core Components Overview Program Core Components Overview Program Core Components Overview TK - 3rd Literacy 4th - 5th Literacy STEAM Healthy Living Sisterhood 6th - 8th STEAM Leadership Healthy Behaviors Sisterhood Sports 9th - 12th College & Career Readiness Academic Assistance Community Advocacy Healthy Relationships Health & Wellness Early Career Workforce Development Elementary School Elementary School Elementary School Elementary School In the early school years, girls and their allies begin to develop confidence as learners, and build the foundation for academic success. They also form attitudes about themselves in relation to school and their peers, family, and social groups that can last throughout their lives. Girls Inc. supports success in elementary school by helping students master foundational academic skills, practice healthy behaviors, and build positive relationships with peers and adults. Girls and their allies begin to identify themselves as readers while acting out characters from books relevant to their experiences, wondering over STEM in their everyday lives as they engage in “jump rope math” and “schoolyard bug science,” and exploring healthy relationships with peers and staff. Core Components Academic Engagement Literacy Life Science Basic Career Exploration Leadership Development Confidence Relationships with Peers & Adults Positive Self & Community Images Positive Risk-Taking Healthy Living Nutrition Sports Preadolescent Health Boys’ Programming Due to the exceptional success of our literacy programming, some of our partner schools invited Girls Inc. of Alameda County to expand our services to include boys, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to achieve grade-level reading. We provide this support in same-gender settings. WHERE WE WORK OAKLAND SCHOOLS Allendale Elementary Burckhalter Elementary Manzanita SEED Elementary Bella Vista Elementary Cox Academy Bridges Academy Horace Mann Elementary Brookfield Elementary Learning Without Limits OAKLAND SITE: Concordia Park (summer programs) Summer Programs Questions? Contact Us Middle School Middle School Middle School Middle School In middle school, girls and their allies learn to assert and express themselves, develop their self-image, and begin to define their own morals and values. They also look for connections between classroom learning and the world around them. The middle school years are a challenging time for many youth, as they are developing their understanding of themselves while facing many negative messages. Girls Inc. supports success in middle school by providing a wide range of physical and intellectual activities to explore, promoting sustained and increased interest in STEM, and providing opportunities to build self-confidence as girls and their allies think about their future. Participants try bike riding and hiking, and learn about media messages and all aspects of their health and wellness; engage in hands-on STEM projects and connect with STEM professionals; and talk about how to move into a safe and successful future in high school and beyond. Core Components Academic Engagement STEM projects Tutoring College Prep Career Exploration Leadership Development Critical Thinking Developing Voice Problem Solving Relationships with Peers & Adults Positive Risk-Taking Healthy Living Nutrition and Cooking Body Image Sports & Fitness Mindfulness Yoga Health & Wellness Education WHERE WE WORK OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOLS Wells Middle Westlake Middle HAYWARD SITE: California State University, East Bay (summer programs) OAKLAND SITES: Girls Inc. of Alameda County's Simpson Center for Girls Concordia Park (summer programs) School-Year Programs Summer Programs Questions? Contact Us High School High School High School High School In high school, girls and their allies gain a clearer understanding of their context in the community and the world. They gain more independence, navigate increased social pressures , and hone their sense of what they want to contribute as they move into their future. Girls Inc. supports success in high school by focusing on college- and career readiness, sisterhood, and community leadership. Participants gain valuable experience through coding projects and paid summer internships at some of the Bay Area’s top companies; go on college tours and learn about the college application and financial aid process; uplift themselves and their peers through health education; and leverage social change tools to advocate for positive change in the world around them. Core Components Academic Engagement STEM projects Tutoring College Preparation Career Exploration & Readiness Leadership Development Advocacy Media Literacy Critical Thinking Problem Solving Relationships with Peers & Adults Positive Risk-Taking Healthy Living Cooking Fitness Body Image Mindfulness Yoga Health & Wellness Education WHERE WE WORK HAYWARD SITE: California State University, East Bay (summer programs) OAKLAND SITE: Girls Inc. of Alameda County's Simpson Center for Girls School-Year Programs Summer Programs Questions? Contact Us Learn more about: Invest Volunteer

September is National Literacy Month, a time to celebrate the power of reading and the opportunities that strong literacy skills can unlock. We know that reading at grade level is key to a student's future success. That’s why literacy has been a cornerstone of our elementary school programming for decades, giving our youngest learners the foundational skills and confidence they need to thrive in school and beyond. Through daily afterschool literacy instruction in Oakland schools, trained staff and community volunteers engage students in activities catered to their individual skill level, including: This consistent, engaging approach helps young readers strengthen skills like phonics, word recognition, fluency, and comprehension while developing confidence and a love of reading. After years of implementing, evaluating, and refining this approach, Girls Inc. of Alameda County has become a literacy leader locally and in the wider Girls Inc. network. Our organization first began sharing our K–3 literacy curriculum with Girls Inc. affiliates across the country in 2009. And as we continue strengthening our approach, we share what we learn with fellow affiliates, along with updated curriculum, tools, and practices shaped by our work with young readers in Alameda County. Over the past two months, that work continued, with our most recent training sessions focused on our 4th- and 5th-grade literacy curriculum. Our Literacy Team traveled to Indianapolis for two educational sessions, training 27 Girls Inc. affiliates on curriculum, strategies and lessons developed through our work in Alameda County. This National Literacy Month, we’re proud to celebrate young readers in our own community and the educators and literacy leaders helping strengthen literacy programming across the country. Your support helps us continue investing in proven literacy programming and sharing what we learn with others to expand its impact.

What does coding have to do with basketball? As our high school participants are discovering, quite a lot! This fall, Girls Inc. of Alameda County high schoolers are participating in Code the Game: Tech Exposure & Access Through Mentorship (TEAM), a six-week program that uses basketball to introduce 10th–12th graders to coding, data, and technology. Code the Game provides our students an opportunity to expand on foundational coding skills, forged during our middle school Build IT curriculum, and see how they can be applied in a real-world setting. Throughout the program, participants learn coding fundamentals, explore sports data and analytics, and use real basketball statistics to examine player performance and practice their coding skills. Along the way, they see firsthand how technology intersects with an industry they already know and enjoy, and the range of careers that can grow from those skills and interests. On Friday, that learning transitioned to Ballhalla when participants attended a Golden State Valkyries game. Our students had the opportunity to look behind the scenes and learn about the technology behind the game-day experience. Rakuten’s funding to TEAM made this all-girls Code the Game cohort possible. We’re grateful to our longtime partner Rakuten for supporting this opportunity for our students and to TEAM for delivering the six-week program. Your support helps us create more opportunities for young people to build STEAM skills and explore where those skills can take them.

This summer, we excitedly launched our new Bold Futures Mentorship Program, an important expansion of our commitment to supporting young people beyond high school and into college and early career. Bold Futures connects our alumnae ages 18–24 with professional mentors who can offer guidance as they explore careers, set goals, develop skills, and navigate this next stage of their lives. We know that while the needs of our young people change after high school, the value of trusted relationships, professional networks, and a supportive community does not. Through June 2027, mentor-mentee pairs will meet regularly and participate in guided activities focused on personal and professional growth. In August, we welcomed our inaugural group of mentors and mentees to the Simpson Center for Girls for an orientation to learn about the year ahead, build community, and begin developing the relationships at the heart of the program. Bold Futures is made possible with support from our longtime partner Rakuten and builds on nearly a decade of partnership rooted in mentorship and career exposure. Now in its ninth year, our Future Leaders program with Rakuten and the Golden State Warriors has connected our youth with professionals across a range of industries, providing career insights, skill-building, and invaluable mentorship. Bold Futures carries that shared commitment forward into a new stage of our alumnae’s lives. We are proud to deepen our continuum in this way and reinforce an important message to our alumnae: their connection to Girls Inc. of Alameda County, and our investment in their futures, does not end when they graduate from high school.