The She Leads Experience
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-Ashley Shelton
Founder, President and CEO, Power Coalition for Equity and Justice
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“It is an honor that I was selected for this fellowship, as it has allowed me to return to my roots which I believed helped shape and mold me into the activist I am today. Additionally, it is my belief, these funds afforded me the opportunity to enhance the work I have done over the past 20 years, and it is this solid foundation on which I stand. I remain desirous of continuing the work of making a genuine variance for the youth of Baton Rouge, my fellow citizens, and society as a whole. ”
Bridging the Gap: Youth Empowerment Program
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“She Leads helped me as a burgeoning organizer by linking me with a statewide cohort of women and trainings that helped me see political progress from a statewide view. Because of She Leads I made friendships that will last a lifetime and I’m doing the work in my community that has a real impact. ”
2019 Cohort
Campaign Strategist at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund
“I am currently working on a youth conference to teach the young ladies about self-love, respecting themselves and others, teaching them how to dress for a job interview, how to do a job or college application, and how to do great as an interviewee. ”
Founder/Director, EmpowHER Life
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“She Leads was an invaluable experience. I connected with so many great women from across the state and country. Since finishing the She Leads CoHort, I was honored with the Baton Rouge Business Report's 40 under 40, recognized as a New Schools Change Maker and a Southern University Law Center Entrepreneur Technology clinic recipient. ”
Principal, The Maxine Firm
“Because of She Leads’ financial support, I was able to complete the Greater Shreveport Leadership Program, build a website, receive consultation from a nonprofit expert, build a network of like-minded individuals, strengthen my leadership skills, and establish partnerships, among other things.”
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