Small groups, big impact: Closing the confidence gap with Lean In Girls
By middle school, girls’ confidence drops by 30% while boys’ holds steady – undermining engagement and wellbeing. Lean In Girls helps schools address this gap with a free leadership curriculum and Tier 2 intervention. Through discussion, guided reflection, peer learning, and hands-on activities, students build resilience, find their voice, and strengthen agency. In this session, participants will experience a core activity, debrief its impact, and hear from a California charter leader who used the program to boost student success outcomes. Attendees leave with free resources to implement the program.
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Director, Partnerships
Lean In Girls
Kelly is a relationship builder, problem solver, and curiosity-driven human committed to creating a future that is vibrant, resilient, and equitable. She is proud to serve as the Director of Partnership for the Lean in Girls program, where she has the privilege of supporting partner organizations to empower girls with the tools and skills to become confident, inclusive, everyday leaders!
Head of School
Girls Athletic Leadership School (GALS) Los Angeles
Vanessa Garza expertly translates student potential into success of self and beyond. With her data-driven leadership, teachers elevate their classroom instruction to ensure student mastery with a holistic approach. Ms. Garza was born and raised in Los Angeles and proud of earning her Masters in Education from UCLA while serving as a middle school teacher in LAUSD. Vanessa is 3rd gen Angeleno and a 1st gen college graduate from Tulane University.
