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Meet The Girls Inc. Staff!
Meet Ms. Marisa!
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This bubbly staff member is our program director, but we like to call her the "happiness director." She always has a smile on her face, and something positive to say. She tells us "It's easy to be happy, when you love your job, and every day is a joy." Ms. Marisa, isn't just a happy go-lucky spirit, she is also very smart too. She graduated from USF with a masters degree in history, and a teaching certificate in secondary education. When asked what makes you strong, smart and bold, Ms Marisa replied with "What doesn't make me strong, smart and bold?" For our last question, we asked; what is your favorite thing about Girls Inc, she told us, "I love the girls, because they teach me new things every day, and I love how they aren't afraid to be individuals, and stand out." We loved that answer especially, because that's what we teach here, to be fearless, and to be strong, smart and bold.
Ms. Peggy is an artistically talented staff member with an art education, leaving her perfectly matched to work in the art studio at Girls Inc, creatively named "Color My World." She tells us that she works at Girls Inc. because "She likes having an influence on younger generations and she likes to be around younger people." Ms. Peggy told us "The two things that make me strong smart and bold, are my spiritual beliefs and my positive outlook on life." We also asked her, what her favorite thing about Girls Inc. was, it was hard for her to decide, but she told us; "I love being able to be involved in the lives of younger girls." This summer Ms. Peggy would love your help with art projects and field trips to expand the girls knowledge of art. Let us know if you would like to help!
Welcome back alumni!
Meet Shaquira Lawson, a fifteen year old girl attending Booker High School. She has been involved with Girls Incorperated as a member for about four years, and now she has come back as a volunteer this summer!  Shaquira is a very ambitious girl, and when we asked her what drives her, she told us "Girls Inc. really taught me to set goals for myself." She also told us "Girls Inc. made me a more confident person, especially with making friends, I used to be shy, but Girls Inc. pulled me out of my shell, and I am so thankful for that." Shaquira is a busy girl here, she volunteers in almost every program, but her favorite is working in the kitchen (Who wouldn't love being in the kitchen?) and helping in the office with admin. One day, Shaquira wishes to either be, an oceanographer or work in business marketing. How amazing is that? We are so happy to have you back Shaquira, thanks for returning to the family!
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