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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 UNIFIED SCHOOLS Allendale Elementary School Horace Mann Elementary School Bella Vista Elementary International Community School Bridges Academy La Escuelita School Burckhalter Elementary School Think College Now 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 Elmhurst United Middle School Life Academy West Oakland Middle School 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

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 Nicole Brice School Based Department Manager Stephanie Dietrich School-Based Manager Sally Lucchesi Database & Donor Relations Manager Shakirat Nkwuo Senior Director of Human Resources Lisa Wanzor Chief Financial Officer Kourtney Andrada Senior Director of School Based Programs Alondra Campos School Based Program Manager Kavitha Dulai Institutional Giving Manager Alma Manzano School Based Program Manager Fetch Phoenix Compliance & Evaluation Manager Talia Wilson Community Programs Manager Jeri Boomgaarden Chief Development Officer Shannon Cassidy Director of Individual Giving and Donor Relations Eva Gutierrez Success Manager Johanna Masis Director of Program Quality, Training, and Assessment Selena Solorio Community Engagement and Corporate Relations Manager Jeanine Zolczynski Communications Manager Kimberly Bradley Senior Director of Community Programs Courtney Johnson Clendinen Chief Program Officer Hada Guzman Assistant Director of School Based Programs Virgtrese McGee High School Program Manager Julayne Virgil Chief Executive Officer Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors PRESIDENT Joy Chen Co-Founder & CEO, Pure Culture Beauty BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS Lois De Domenico Philanthropist VICE PRESIDENT Tami Munns Senior Vice President, Corporate Services-Staffing, Robert Half International BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS Glenn Voyles Retired, Investment Management TREASURER Sharon Davidson Retired, Corporate Finance Manager CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Julayne Virgil SECRETARY LaShonda Griffin VP, Senior Broker, Aon Risk Services Marcia Argyris Retired, Foundation Professional Sheena Jain General Counsel, Technology Start-Ups  Anya Ku Deputy City Attorney & Girls Inc. of Alameda County Alumna  Pavna Sloan Chief Nurse Executive , Kaiser Permanente Lisa Zengel SVP, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley Charmaine Clay Retired Payments Executive Megan Kelly Clinical Psychologist, Lyra Health Kate Morrow Attorney, Leone Alberts & Duus Gabrielle Tierney Principal, Tierney Consulting Linh Doan Vo SVP, Accounting, Zumper and Girls Inc. of Alameda County Alumna Aisha Kelly-Vong Head of People Excellence, Toast Nicole Patterson Principal, Deloitte Consulting Kimberly Veale Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Golden State Valkyries Lisa Gross Chief People Officer, Headspace Carla Koren Sr. Vice President Investments, Morgan Stanley Marti Pozzi Partner, Revenue Growth Services, Embedded Sales Leadership, Altus Alliance Danette Winkler Vice President, East Bay Middle Market, Comerica Bank Learn more about: Women of Impact Ways to Invest

WHO WE ARE We are committed to our youth as a pathway to transformational change for entire communities. Who We Serve Our Mission To inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Our Vision Our vision is for all girls growing up in Alameda County to feel valued, seen, and prepared to achieve their dreams of college, career, and leadership. 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:* 10% Asian (Chinese, Filipinx, Vietnamese & other Asia), 2% Caucasian, 1% Middle Eastern, 1% Guamanian or Chamorro. All other ethnicities were below 0.5%. Participants come from households with less access to certain education, social and financial resources 43% Speak a language other than English at home THE NEED Only 20% - 25% of elementary students in Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) Title I* schools met state standards for reading. 40% or more students in OUSD’s Title I schools are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of the school year), significantly impacting their ability to succeed academically. 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 last year. *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. Working with and on behalf of girls and their allies for 65+ years has given us unparalleled knowledge and expertise. Girls face unique challenges and their specific needs often go unmet in settings that are not designed expressly for them. In response to these needs, Girls Inc. provides research-based programming to empower girls and their allies at every stage of development. We focus on the whole participant: health and well-being, education, and development as a leader. Our proven methodology changes the trajectory of participants’ lives and prepares them for lifelong success, through: Mentoring Relationships Trusting relationships with trained adult staff and volunteers. Skill-Building Activities Motivating, deliberate, and interactive activities that prepare participants for their futures. Intentional & Compensatory Programming Purposeful and strategic programs that meet the unique needs of girls and their allies. Sustained Exposure Continuous programming and personal connections to increase positive outcomes. Research-Based Curricula Relevant, field-tested curricula that builds participants’ knowledge and skills. Pro-Girl Environment An environment that is physically, socially and emotionally welcoming and where participants are taken seriously and encouraged to be their full selves. OUR RESPONSE Learn More About: Our Leadership Our dedicated team and board set the strategic direction for the organization, and implement our programs. Our Leadership Our History We were founded in 1958 as the first Girls Club in Northern California and have evolved to meet changing needs. Our History Our Bill of Rights Girls Inc. of Alameda County honors the Girls Inc. Bill of Rights as part of our continued commitment to girls and their allies. Our Bill of Rights Our Financials 100% of our activities are philanthropically supported, and we are committed to using your generous donations responsibly. Our Financials Our Impact For more than 65 years, Girls Inc. of Alameda County has been changing the trajectory of our participants’ lives. Our Impact Our Corporate Partners Our Corporate Partners are committed to increasing access and opportunities for all girls and their allies. Our Partners ABOUT US 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 Learn more about: What We Do Ways to Invest

Every spring, we host our annual College Shower to celebrate a powerful milestone—our College Access Now (CAN!) seniors graduating high school and heading off to post-secondary education. The majority are the first in their families to reach this moment, and their journeys are nothing short of inspiring.   “Being in this program has helped me become who I am today. The girl that was quiet, reserved—looking at who I am now, and who I am becoming—I wouldn’t have even known that’s me,” reflects senior, Lynelle.   As part of our College Shower celebration, we send each graduate off with a backpack full of college essentials—items that help them start strong and feel supported as they take this next big step.  We invite you to be a part of this joyful tradition by purchasing an item from our Amazon Wish List.  From journals and toiletries to tech supplies and dorm room basics, every gift helps our students feel seen, celebrated, and prepared.  As a leading organization dedicated to advancing educational access and opportunity for girls and their allies, Girls Inc. of Alameda County is committed to providing sustained, high-quality programming that makes moments like these possible. Financial support from our community is essential to continue delivering these life-changing experiences.  We truly cannot do it without you.  Thank you for believing in the potential of our youth and for walking beside them on this exciting journey.  2024 College Shower Shop the list  and make an instantaneous difference for our seniors!  Hear directly from three of our graduating seniors and learn more about our College Access Now! Program!

Alumnae and staff had an incredible time at the East Bay Women’s Conference , a day dedicated to learning, networking, professional development, and inspiration! From thought-provoking keynote speakers to impactful breakout sessions, this conference was an opportunity to connect with and learn from women leaders across industries. Thank you to our partner, Comerica Bank , for providing the tickets and making this empowering experience possible!

Meet our powerhouse 2025 Strong, Smart & Bold Teen Scholars—Lynelle, Padme, and Zarahana! These seniors are ready to take the stage at this year’s Strong, Smart & Bold Luncheon: Equipped for Success, sharing their journeys, big dreams, and what it means to own their future. Get ready to be inspired! Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe! Join us as a sponsor of the Strong, Smart & Bold Luncheon and be a champion for the next generation of leaders! Your support fuels life-changing programs that equip girls with the tools, resources, and confidence to pursue their dreams. Together, we can ensure every girl is prepared to step boldly into her future. Become a sponsor or purchase tickets today! When Friday, April 25, 2025 11:30 AM – 1:00PM Where Oakland Scottish Rite Center 1547 Lakeside Dr., Oakland, CA 94612