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“This program changed my perspective on entrepreneurship,” said Rachana, now a GWI graduate. “My biggest takeaway is that entrepreneurship is not a solo sport, rather, entrepreneurship is about embracing the relentless pursuit of an opportunity.”

“Women are going to lead,” he continued. “People of color and immigrants are increasingly part of our workforce and our leadership in our public and private institutions," he added. So when you see people in your organization say, we need to slow this down or I’m concerned about what the board will say, please raise your voices. There’s no turning back. ” 

As the next generation of leaders begins to shape the world, it's essential to ensure they're well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Girls With Impact proudly introduces The Boardroom, a dynamic program designed to provide our Academy graduates with the resources and support to kickstart their future careers and embark on a transformative leadership journey.

“We’re very upfront with the girls that the end goal for everyone may not be running a business,” said Liz Czepiel, an instructor for Girls With Impact and a business coach who has worked with executives at Bain, Spotify and United Rentals. “But this is a taste of what that might entail. Success definitely centers around building confidence.”

Jennifer Openshaw, CEO & Founder of the Girls With Impact, the leading nonprofit business education program for young women, released the following statement:

 Today’s Supreme Court ruling may be a real setback for individuals from diverse backgrounds and for the future of the US economy. Affirmative action programs were designed to level the playing field for people from diverse backgrounds by increasing their odds of being accepted into institutions of higher learning.

Over 100 leaders attending Milken gathered at a special reception to hear from two GenZ women CEOs -- along with Anastasia Titarchuk, Chief Investment Officer for The New York State Common Retirement Fund, the nation’s third largest public pension fund, and Victor Khosla, Founder & CIO of Strategic Value Partners --  to focus on how to harness this talent to drive diversity and growth.