Photo Description: From left to right- Reba Beeson, Casey Haverstick, GWI CEO Jennifer Openshaw, Connie Morgan, & Jenny Paulson.jpg

Greenwich, CT – Pointing to projections that it will take another 50 years until women have equal representation in business (McKinsey), a powerful group of women in Fairfield County gathered to hear how Greenwich-based Girls With Impact (GWI) is setting a new standard in business education.

The group gathered to discuss how GWI, which operates the nation’s leading business training program for young women 14-24, can accelerate the non-profit’s growth from 18,000 young women to 50,000 ready for the workplace.

“Our new college grads aren’t ready for the workplace on day 1,” said GWI Board Member Mitra Best, a PwC partner who hires thousands of employees annually. “I became excited about Girls With Impact because together, we’re changing the statistics – ensuring women are ready for Day 1.”

A powerful and influential group of women – including philanthropist Jenny Paulson and Eileen Murray, former Co-CEO of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund – got a lesson in history from the 43rd U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios.

Rios, America’s longest-serving Treasurer whose signature is on over $1.2 trillion in U.S. currency, described the herculean task of ultimately getting women on American currency - women like Sally Ride and Maya Angelou.

“When women are 51% of the population, but only see men reflected in our American currency – our quarters and dollar bills – that has a huge impact on young women,” said Rios. “ They need role models and representations in business and beyond. That’s why Girls With Impact is so important.”

GWI graduates shared their moving stories of how the program has accelerated their business readiness and leadership confidence – and even helped them secure full scholarships to college.

“In all my business or tech classes at school, there were very few women - and that affects you,” said 17-year-old Anh-Min Pahn, a senior at Newington High School who pointed out that her business class ratio was roughly 70:30 men/women.

“Girls With Impact gave me a space to learn and be inspired by other motivated young women,” she added. “Seeing that at such a young age, at the age of 14, really inspired me and showed me that I am able to make my dreams become a reality.”

Pahn added that she submitted a business plan to the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competition and won 2nd place in the State.

GWI’s business and leadership programs, which are delivered nationally, have prepared over 18,000 young women for the business world through schools, colleges, and community organizations. The programs all are tuition-free, thanks to supporters in the communities they serve. To learn more or to access its programs, visit www.girlswithimpact.org.

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About Girls With Impact (GWI)

Girls With Impact (GWI), a 501c3, operates the nation’s leading online business and leadership program for young women 14-24, having prepared over 18,000 young women for the business world. Its mission is to level the playing field for women in business by equipping women with the skills, confidence, and networks to succeed. Its tuition-free programming is made available through schools, colleges, and community organizations thanks to supporters. Visit www.girlswithimpact.org. Watch our sizzle reel.

Contact: Jayla Thomas

jayla.thomas@girlswithimpact.org

(917) 675-9495

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