Her Shade: Girls Helping Girls
Ariel Beck
Founder of Girls Who Start
"I wanted to create a space where young entrepreneurial women could connect with each other and be inspired to start their own entrepreneurial endeavors!"
Her Shade Dare to Dream
Ina Bhoopalam
Founder of Dream Equal
“I was inspired by my personal experiences with gender stereotyping to create an organization that works towards a world in which all people are empowered to realize their full potential, regardless of gender.”
Her ShadeLift Each Other Up
Valerie Weisler
Founder of The Validation Project
"I wanted to create a global youth empowerment organization that provides the resources and support for students to turn their passions into positive action, through career field trips, social justice programs and kindness curriculums."
Her Shade Mind & Body
Haile Thomas
Founder of The HAPPY Org
"I believe who we are is an endlessly emerging possibility. I founded HAPPY to redefine youth empowerment through holistic education, and to address the need for affordable plant-based nutrition and wellness education in underserved and at-risk communities."
Her Shade Pave the Way
Abigail Harrison
Founder of The Mars Generation
"The Mars Generation was created to empower and inspire young people to dream big with their own personal goals, and to excite and educate the general public about the importance of human space exploration and STEM."
Her ShadeYes We Can
Judith Martinez
Founder of In Her Shoes
"I started InHerShoes to help foster courage in girls and women around the world to live and create courageously. We take a stand for girls' freedom of expression, assertion of passion, and pursuit of possibility in every aspect of their lives."
