OUR PROGRAMS

Future Leaders Mentorship Program

Offered in both English and Spanish, the Future Leaders Mentorship Program is a school-based initiative designed to inspire elementary school girls to explore their limitless potential. By connecting them with professional women from diverse careers, we empower girls to envision their futures with confidence and curiosity.

Our hands-on sessions encourage creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving, while mentorship from high school and college students provides relatable role models to guide and support participants throughout the program.

WHERE WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The program operates in schools across Chicago and Louisville, fostering strong community partnerships to ensure accessibility and impact:

Chicago:

  • Ruben Salazar Elementary School (mentees)

  • Walter Payton College Preparatory High School (mentors)

Louisville:

  • Semple Elementary School (mentees)

  • University of Louisville (mentors)

Our Impact in Numbers:
Since its inception, the Future Leaders Mentorship
Program has:

  • Impacted over 1,500 lives, inspiring young girls to dream big and achieve more.

  • Engaged 212 participants in 2024, providing tailored mentorship and learning opportunities.

These milestones are a testament to the program’s dedication to fostering personal growth and broadening horizons for every participant.

What Makes Us Unique:
Each session is thoughtfully designed to inspire and equip participants for success through:

  • Interactive Activities: Practical, engaging exercises tailored to real-world scenarios and students' interests.

  • Mentorship: High school and college students serve as relatable role models, offering encouragement and support.

  • Diverse Guest Speakers: Professional women from various industries share their journeys and insights, demonstrating what’s possible with determination and hard work.

Guest Speaker Highlights:
Our program has featured inspiring professionals such as:

  • A Long Jump Olympian

  • The Lt. Governor of Kentucky

  • A James Beard Award-winning Pastry Chef

  • An Interior Designer

  • An Attorney

  • A Public Relations Executive

  • A Nurse

  • A Newscaster

  • A Social Media Strategist

  • A Kentucky State Representative

  • A Physician

  • A Helicopter Pilot

  • An FBI Agent

  • An Army Engineer

  • A Personal Trainer

…and many more! These role models help our participants see themselves in careers they may never have imagined.

Building Futures, One Girl at a Time

The Future Leaders Mentorship Program is more than a career exploration initiative—it’s a movement to empower girls to believe in their potential, dream big, and pursue their aspirations with purpose. Each session is a step toward cultivating the next generation of confident, ambitious, and empowered leaders.