To hear my conversation with Adrienne Diaz & Sarah Marquez, click on the audio above. 

ACT FOR WOMEN & GIRLS - Their Mission : To engage women of all ages in leadership opportunities that will promote social and personal change. 

Female Leadership academy

The Female Leadership Academy (FLA) is an intense 8 month academy, during which young women attend 2 hour weekly sessions, weekend retreats and legislative visits to the capital.  They develop leadership skills such as:

•  Public speaking
•  Negotiation skills
•  Civic participation and activism
•  Research and analysis
•  Problem solving
•  Team building
•  Community organizing

 Legislative advocacy

For more information about this organization, click here