LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Welcome to the Girls on F.Y.E.R. Leadership Academy — where girls of color step into their power, their stories, and their futures. Our Leadership Academy is a eight month program designed to provide a holistic and empowering experience, equipping girls ages 11-19 with the tools they need to thrive personally, academically, and socially. As a member of LA you will have the opportunity to grow as a leader, connect with your roots, and own your brilliance.
Here, at SGOF every girl is part of a community that listens with intention, centers identity, and fuels excellence. Be a part of a special sisterhood with mentors that understand, friends on stand by and a safe space where voices aren't just heard - they're celebrated! Through this awesome journey, fierce leadership skills are developed, barriers are broken, inner freedom is gained, and minds are liberated.
Our mission is simple yet powerful — to motivate, inspire and empower girls of color to become a girl on F.Y.E.R - Future Young Education Role models
WE FOCUS ON FIVE KEY SKILL AREAS
Leading from Within
Practice grounded leadership, sharpen decision-making, and move with intention—rooted in values, voice, and the confidence to take up space.
Confidence in Motion
Step outside comfort zones, speak up boldly, and own brilliance in every room—developing presence, purpose, and power in practice.
Bold Foundations
Strengthen emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and character—building a leadership core that stands firm, shows up, and inspires by example.
Rooted Identity
Claim heritage as a source of power. Connect to cultural truth, personal story, and the pride that fuels authentic leadership.
Voice & Vision
Transform ideas into action. Speak with purpose, create with clarity, and lead through storytelling grounded in lived experience and truth.
Community Consciousness
Lead beyond self. Build awareness, empathy, and social responsibility—showing up for others as part of something bigger than you.
PROGRAM MODULES
Module 1: Self Empowerment & Critical Reflection
Module One is all about spiritual and personal growth. Discover how to deepen sense of identity and purpose in life. Boost self-esteem, enhance life and social skills, and strengthen literacy skills.
Module 2: Youth Advocacy Training
Module Two where the focus is on unlocking strengths and embracing growth. Boost self-confidence, find sense of belonging, and master differentiating between self-advocacy, peer advocacy, and systems-level advocacy. Effectively speak out on social, political, and cultural issues affecting you and those who share the same journey.
Module 3: Character Development
Module Three, the grand finale! Explore core character traits and learn to identify them in oneself and others. Engage in role-playing and real-life modeling to refine, grow, and repeat characteristics that embody the best version of oneself.
NOW INTRODUCING FOCUS TRACKS
SGOF is excited to introduce two incredible new tracks that will
add depth and diversity to your leadership journey.
RESEARCH TRACK
What Our Girls Experience:
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Evidence Collection and Analysis
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Field Trips to Labs and Ecological Restoration Sites
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Shadowing University Researchers
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Host Community-Wide Research Presentation
What Our Girls Learn:
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Research Skills and TradeTools
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Understanding Urban and Ecological Ecosystems
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Environmental Inequities Awareness
What our girls gain from
Leadership
Academy
Leadership Skills
Comprehensive training and development in leadership skills, empowering girls to become confident and effective leaders.
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WHAT THE GIRLS ARE SAYING
“Going through Leadership Academy helped me let down my guard and gave me the space to open up to the other girls and be able to bond with them, which led me to be more open minded and intentional when I speak and approach others.”
Cristyon
Alumna, 2019