HIGH SCHOOL WORKSHOPS

Life moves fast—stay grounded! This workshop teaches mindfulness techniques to boost resilience, find balance, and move through life with confidence. Take away practical tools, mindfulness in action, and a recording to stay centered. Join us and tap into your inner strength! 

Workshop Speaker

Stacy Mandel, CMT-P, MA

Big Mindfulness & Meditation 

Gain the confidence to navigate adulthood with clarity and excitement! Explore strategies to feel prepared, build self-assurance, and create a personalized vision for the future. It also tackles career choice anxiety in high school, helping you face the future with confidence. 

Workshop Speaker

Dr. Janet Sasson Edgette, Psy.D. 

Child and Adolescent Therapist  

Unleash your financial power in this transformative workshop! Master the art of budgeting, boost your financial literacy, and take control of your credit to pave the way for success. Discover how accounting is more than just numbers—it’s the key to unlocking growth and leadership.

Workshop Speakers

• Lauren Holden, Audit Partner, *KPMG
• Aubree Davis, University Recruiter, Senior Associate, KPMG

 *KPMG:  PROUD ANNUAL SPONSOR OF GIRLS SPARK!

Sometimes, all we need is a snack, a listening ear, and someone who is open to learning, staying curious, and embracing our unique qualities. This workshop fosters understanding of ourselves and others, including neurodivergent individuals, while learning to do it better, together. 

Workshop Speaker 

Shana Francesca, Founder & CEO

Concinnate   

The LIV Project uses creativity as the key to unlocking fearless conversations around mental health. This workshop blends advocacy, storytelling, and THE GAME THAT GOES THERE® with collaborative creative art activities to inspire connection and open dialogue. 

Workshop Speakers

Tess Kunik, Theatre & Teaching Artist, Co-Founder & Liv's Sister

The LIV Project

Amy Fantalis, Clinical Social Worker & Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW 

This dynamic workshop equips teen girls to make informed health choices by understanding ingredients in food and products and identifying harmful chemicals. It also builds confidence in your unique health needs, free from societal pressures on what’s “healthy.” 

 Workshop Speaker

Paolo Nardello

Certified Health & Wellness Coach

An Awakened Life With Paolo 

 An inspiring intergenerational panel for girls of color, celebrating the power of sisterhood and community. Through personal stories, participants will explore how women uplift one another across generations—honoring the strength in unity and every shade of identity.

Workshop Speakers

Dr. Domonique Revere (Dr. Dom), DBA, M.Ed., CDP, SHRM-CP

DEI Doctor & Executive Coach

HRemedy Consulting

 Priscilla Loomis, Olympian, Motivational Speaker & Entrepreneur 

Bianca Gallelli, Emerson College Student, Visual Media Arts Production 

Hear from inspiring women building careers in skilled trades like construction, automotive, and more. Panelists will share their journeys, challenges, and how they broke into these hands-on, high-demand fields. Learn about career paths, and why trades might be a great fit for you!

Workshop Speakers

• Dayanna Cardenas Caicedo, PMP, LEED Green Associate, Assistant Project Manager, *IMC Construction
• Rachel White, Assistant Superintendent, Consigli Construction Co.
• Clare Gervino, Construction Manager, Jacobs
• Vanya “Robi” Robinson, Service Technician, Tesla; Shecanic Board Member

*IMC CONSTRUCTION: PROUD ANNUAL SPONSOR OF GIRLS SPARK!

  This self-defense workshop equips girls with essential skills, including physical techniques, situational awareness, and assertiveness.  It builds confidence while emphasizing boundary-setting and community support, leaving you strong, capable, and ready to protect yourself!

Workshop Speaker

Jolene Westraad

Program Director

East Coast Karate Institute

 Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? It’s okay to have big feelings—what matters is how you handle them! This workshop introduces IRULE, a 5-step framework to manage emotions. Learn tools like grounding, journaling, and breathing to cope with stress and anxiety. 

Workshop Speaker

Dr. Missy Kleinz, PhD, LPC, LPCMH, NCC

 Licensed Professional Counselor

Stardust Therapy

Feeling overwhelmed by school? This workshop will help you overcome barriers and identify your personal values. Gain strategies to prioritize well-being, communicate with your parents or caregivers, and embrace self-care. Take a step toward balance and a healthier you! 

Workshop Speakers—

Choosing Change Counseling

• Miriah Rutledge, M.A., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Owner
• Sara Silliman, M.S., MFT, Marriage and Family Therapist
• Brianna Ramirez, M.A., LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist