G.L.A.M. 2020 Participants
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About G.L.A.M.The Girls Leadership and Mentoring Workshop goal is to empower young women in the community to advocate for themselves and make positive career and life choices. Women from different career fields are invited to attend as Guest Speakers to provide their wisdom and life experiences to participants. The workshop had three theme's in place: Mental Wellness, Self Respect, and Kindness. The following themes were chosen because they are important factors that decrease social isolation hence help prevent gun violence. Participants had the opportunity to walk around the venue and stop by at one of the booths. Each booth had activities that promoted one of the three themes. The girls were also given a chance to sign up for a 25 minute workshop held by the speaker of their choice. |
Mental Wellness |
Kindness |
Self Respect |
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One of the warning signs are mental illness. According to Active Shooter Characteristic it says that, "By far the most common factor is mental health issues". At least 62% of shooters experienced high anxiety, depression, or a feeling of intimidation.
Do It Yourself Stress Relief Kit Booth:
G.L.A.M. Partipants were able to create their own stress relief kit by collecting items that reduce stress, anxiety, and nervousness.
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About 60% active shooters are due from bullying in school or at home. The act of bullying is one of the reasons people isolate themselves and in some situations hurt themselves or others.
Take what you need | Give what you can booth: In this booth G.L.A.M. participants were able to collect positive messages from the envelope. They were also able to grab a kindness task, and give what they can to someone that attended GLAM. i.e. compliment.
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It is important to feel good about yourself. This booth was created to encourage student to create an inclusive environment. Reinforcing positive messages of self and others.
I am _________ today.
STRONG
AMAZING
LOVED
...
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Guest Speakers
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Holly F. - LA Court Judge
B.A. & J.D., U.C. Berkley, Workshop Topic: Imposter Syndrome Melissa D.- Civil Engineer B.S. Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona Topic: Girls in STEM Karen V.- Civil Engineer B.S. Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona Topic: 1st generation College Graduate/ Women Engineering Jocelyn A. -Accounting and Human Resources BS Management and Human Resources, Cal Poly Pomona Topic: 1st generation College Graduate/ Women Empowerment Lydia L. -Litigation Transactional Lawyer JD, Loyola Law School,: BA Criminology, UCIrvine; LLM in Arbitration/Mediation, USC; MBA -Daniel Webster College Topic: Everything You Need Laura C. - Mental Health Therapist B.A. Sociology, B.A. Education Science, UCIrvine Topic: Leading by example Sergeant Letisia R. M.P.A. Topic: Beating the odds Gabriela B. -Social Media Influencer/ Actress Anthony Meindis Acting Workshop Topic: Media Nancy L. - Author, Journalist, Consultant B.A., Brown University; PHD, Columbia University Topic: Political Empowerment and Leadership: A Guide for Girls and Women Jamie L. - Deputy District Attorney J.D., Loyola Law School, B.A. Political Science, B.A. American Studies, Dickinson College Topic: Find Your Purpose Saranya S. - Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Doctorate of Medicine, B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University Topic: Thinking outside the box- creating a career (and a life) that fits you Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Incorporada Sorority Zilgheam Z. - Concessions Supervisor B.S. Business Management and Human Resource, CSU Dominguez Hills Pilar M. - Americorps Health Fellow/ Eating Disorder Dietetic Technician B.S. Nutrition/Dietetics, Syracuse University Jocelyn R. - Program Manager B.A. Journalism, CSU Northridge Jocelin L.- Administrative Assistant, Behavior Interventionist B.A. Child Development, CSU Dominguez Hills Jacqueline P.- Subcontract Administrator M.B.A. American Legal Studies; B.S Business Administration, CSUDH Topic: Networking Jen U. - VP of Visual Effects, Marvel Studios B.A., UCLA; Teaching Credential, CSULA Topic: Being Added Value: Success by Filling the Gap |
Special Shout out to the Transtech Engineers for donating $1,000 towards next years G.L.A.M. Event. In the picture: Transtech Engineers with the Girls Build LA Team.
Pilar M. Speaking to a group of students
Panel of all the speakers
Gabriela B. speaking to a group of students.
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