Think F.A.S.T: Girls Succeeding in Finance, Arts, Science & Technology
Event Information
Description
GrassROOTS Community Foundation hosts, Think F.AS.T: Girls Succeeding in Finance, Arts, Science and Technology, Saturday, January 28th, 10:00am – 3:00pm at Central High School in Newark, NJ.
This convening brings together high school girls and their caregivers to identify, meet and learn from high-level leaders in Finance, Arts, Science and Technology.
Girls are hyper exposed to professions in the service industry. Research tells us that Black women of color are three times more likely to work in administrative positions and are overrepresented in lower-paying occupations. Less than 15 percent of women are employed in management, business, and financial operations occupations. In addition, we know the new global marketplace demands innovation and leadership.
This conference will have panel discussions from women leaders who have demonstrated innovation, entrepreneurship, ingenuity and leadership in the industries of F.A.S.T
CONFIRMED Speakers:
- Mayor Ras J. Baraka-Newark
- Rakia Reynolds-Skai Blue Media
- Dana Blair-Essence Live
- Jamaica Gilmer-The Beautiful Project
- Nikki Ogunnaike-Elle Magazine
- Balanda Atis-L'Oreal
- Lisa Maxwell-GlaxoSmithKline
- Nikki Ogunnaike-Elle
- Brandice Daniel-Harlem's Fashion Row
- Dr. Melody Goodman-NYU
- Dr. Rhonda Sharpe-WISER
- Anuja Singh Lee, MD-ProHealth
- Talia Young-City National Bank
- Tiana Webb Evans-ESP Group
Registration closes on January 23rd at 5:00pm. Registration is free to all those who come with a high school girls, for others we suggest a $25 donation.
Organizer GrassROOTS Community Foundation
Organizer of Think F.A.S.T: Girls Succeeding in Finance, Arts, Science & Technology
GrassROOTS Community Foundation (GCF) is a public health and social action organization. We invest in our community members’ collective well-being, so that they can use their health and energy to transform themselves, their families and communities. We support, develop and scale health and wellness programs for women and girls, particularly those who are impoverished. We also advocate for policies and practices that reduce disparities and foster equity.
Our efforts focus on supporting organizational, community and policy health initiatives. We support, develop and scale social action public health programs for women and girls because they are often the primary caregivers, are at the highest risk for poverty and health challenges and are most likely to return their wealth to their communities.
WHAT WE DO:
- Engage and unite for community health
- Fund and provide technical support to community health and wellness initiatives
- Develop models that are low-cost, high-impact, evidence driven and context specific
- Work with girls, their families and community members to create health solutions
- Investigate and collect data to inform policy and practice
- Advocate for health programs and policies that benefit women and girls
