Girls Leadership Academy Meetup (GLAM Ready To Lead)

On Women's Equality Day, we honor the strides made by women throughout history while recognizing the work that still lies ahead. Girls Leadership Academy Meetup (GLAM Ready To Lead) was founded to help close the gender gap in STEAM fields by empowering young girls to become the confident leaders and innovators of tomorrow. By encouraging girls to pursue STEM and leadership roles today, we are building a future where gender equity is not just a goal, but a reality. 👩🚀🔬 #GLAMReadyToLead #iTalentDigital #GirlsInSTEM #DiversityInSTEAM #FemaleRoleModels #WomenEmpoweringWomen #WomensEqualityDay

🌟 Meet Avye Couloute, a trailblazer in tech and the inspiring founder of Girls Into Coding. At just 7 years old, Avye discovered her passion for coding, and by 10, she was on a mission to empower girls aged 10 to 14 to explore the fascinating world of physical computing, coding, robotics, and 3D printing. Through her workshops, Avye creates a supportive environment where girls can confidently build, code, and lead in tech. Her vision is to see girls not only participate but take charge in shaping the future of technology. Let's celebrate Avye's amazing work and the next generation of tech leaders she's empowering every day! 🚀 Here's a previous inspiring interview with Avye: https://lnkd.in/dUH3wJhj 🦸🏽♀️ #GLAMReadyToLead #GirlsInTech #10000Womenby2030 #GLAMSheroes #FemaleRoleModels #WomenEmpoweringWomen #BeTheChange

Break #genderstereotypes and believe in yourself! 🌟 Check out our latest #GLAMblog by Caroline Galliez, Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Arm and a valued #GLAMAmbassador. Caroline shares her inspiring journey from self-doubt to empowerment, showing that girls DO belong in STEAM and can excel in anything they choose. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise! 💪🏾 Read the full story at https://lnkd.in/dnMF_NQ4 🌐✨ #LifeAtArm #Arm #GLAMReadyToLead #WomenInTech #GirlsEmpowerment #LikeAGirl #GirlsInSTEM #GenderEquity

✅ Add your vote to ours to help our founder take the stage at SXSW! Renee La Londe, Founder of Girls Leadership Academy Meetup (GLAM Ready To Lead), has devoted herself to inspiring and mentoring women and girls, and encouraging them to aim for entrepreneurship and senior leadership. At SXSW, she will share her story and show women how they can beat the odds and build a successful tech company. Your vote will help galvanize the next generation of female tech founders! 👉🏻Upvote her session here: https://lnkd.in/dZbVP7Gc #SXSW

National Women’s Day is special for us at Girls Leadership Academy Meetup (GLAM Ready To Lead). With our amazing mentors, volunteers, role models, sponsors, donors, and partners, we are committed to investing in and inspiring future female leaders. Together, we are on a mission to bridge the gender gap, reduce gender bias, and increase diversity through mentorship in STEAM, business, and leadership for global impact. There are lots of ways to support GLAM and make senior leadership and entrepreneurship a reality for more women! Visit our website to learn more about how you can be involved in helping achieve gender equity in STEAM and beyond. https://lnkd.in/dY37M8ex #NationalWomensDay #GLAMReadyToLead #GirlsInSTEAM #WomenInTech #GirlsEmpowerment #GenderEquity #STEAMeducation #LikeAGirl

🌟 Meet Christelle Mombo-Zigah, our featured GLAM Superpower Role Model! As the Regional Leader of the Americas at Cisco, Christelle drives the execution of customer success strategies across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Working closely with Senior Directors, she shares business priorities, defines success, and measures performance. 🌐 💼 She holds a Master's degree in International Economics from Ecole de Management de la Sorbonne in France and graduated from Stanford University Graduate School of Business LEAD program in 2022. Outside of work, Christelle loves traveling with her family to discover new cultures, listening to audiobooks and dancing with her daughters. Stay tuned to meet more #GLAMSheroes! 🦸🏽♀️ #Cisco #WomenOfCisco #GLAMReadyToLead #10000Womenby2030 #FemaleRoleModels #WomenEmpoweringWomen #BeTheChange

Our recent #GLAMevent, in partnership with Cisco & iTalent Digital, successfully empowered 60 girls with essential skills in business, leadership, and STEAM. With over 70% of attendees planning to continue coding, the impact was truly remarkable! We deeply appreciate our amazing sponsors and dedicated volunteers for making this event a reality. Dive into the full story and see how we’re bridging the gender gap in tech! https://lnkd.in/dypcy_ZD #GLAMReadyToLead #WomenOfCisco #Cisco #iTalentDigital #GirlsEmpowerment #GirlsInSTEAM #DiversityInTech #GLAMStars

While women make up only about 15% of the field of #astronomy, their contributions have been monumental throughout history. From Hypatia of Alexandria in ancient Rome to modern-day astronomer Jill Tarter from Berkeley SETI Research Center, who inspired the main character in Carl Sagan’s novel 'Contact', women play a crucial role in expanding our understanding of the cosmos. 🔭 🪐 🚀 Today, we honor and respect these trailblazing women who continue to make significant impacts in astronomy and space exploration! 🌌 #WomanAstronomersDay #NASA #Astronomers #GLAMReadyToLead #GirlsEmpowerment #GirlsInSTEM #DiversityInSTEM

📣 Studies like this one confirm why programs specifically curated for girls and young women are so important to help them build #selfconfidence, #resiliency, and #perseverance. Learning from positive, female #rolemodels and #mentors help girls approach setbacks as opportunities, believe in themselves and their #superpowers, and continue reaching for their goals! 🌟 Renee La Londe founded Girls Leadership Academy Meetup (GLAM Ready To Lead) in 2016 to ensure that girls aged 8 to 12 as well as young women aged 13+ have access to #STEMeducation and #leadershipdevelopment programs without financial burdens on their families. All online and in-person #GLAMevents are offered free of charge to attendees and mentors to create equitable participation opportunities worldwide. GLAM equips girls across the globe with the skills and confidence to seek leadership roles, feel power within their voice, and create positive change in the world. GLAM envisions a world where all girls and young women feel empowered and supported to reach their fullest potential, regardless of socioeconomic circumstances. Let's do and be better for future generations of female #changemakers and #leaders! 🙌🏾 #GLAMReadyToLead #GirlsEducation #GirlsEmpowerment #GirlPower #Selfesteem #GLAMSheroes #WomenLeaders #FemaleLeadership #TheFemaleLead #iTalentDigital #Nonprofits

Cheers to our incredible #volunteers who contributed to making the #GLAMevent with Cisco and iTalent Digital such a success! 🤩 🎉 Your support ensures a seamless event, providing an unforgettable experience for our participants. You help shape the future of female leadership and empower these young changemakers! 💖 🌍 Shoutouts to Anita N. Narang, Carly Prado (Shelar), Heidie Mathew, Kelly Haan, Meggan Molinaro PMP, ACP, Saranya Narayanan PMP, Ernie Arboles, Ethan McCarthy, Kevin Yee, Silvia Quintanilla, Iviema Bernal, Marisol Martinez-Sigala, Michael A. Serranía, Raul Tornel Jr., Andrea Lopez, Christina Donati, Isela Lopez, Jyothi Nagalli, Mark Doree, and Lead Volunteer Samrithi Saravanan. BLUE EARTH TRAINING LTD, Cisco, eBay, Hey, Blue!, iTalent Digital, Merced Community College District, University of California, Merced, Santa Clara Unified School District, Sacred Heart Nativity Schools #GLAMReadyToLead #WomenOfCisco #Cisco #iTalentDigital #GirlsEmpowerment #GirlsInSTEAM #DiversityInTech #GLAMStars