2022 Young Women's Leadership Summit
Where we seek to acknowledge, honor, teach and celebrate the youth in our city.
The Young Women's Leadership Summit is dedicated to championing fairness and empowering, enhancing, and nurturing children and youth through community engagement. More specifically, the summit's goals are to provide space and opportunity for girls of color to express themselves, learn, and make memorable connections; and to highlight women of color in the community as role models. The summit also seeks to support girls of color by coordinating and delivering resources and information specifically addressing the needs and concerns of this traditionally underrepresented group.
Although focused on African American and Latina girls, the summit is open to female-identifying middle and high school aged students of all races and backgrounds.
2022 Summit Speakers
Bloomington High School North Speakers
Thursday November 3, 10AM-2PM
Janett Thomas
"Do it Afraid" Workshop
Featured Speaker - North H.S.
Tatiana Wheeler
"Unapologetically Authentic" Workshop
Featured Speaker - North H.S.
Janessa Siegel
"C.R.E.A.M." Workshop
Featured Speaker - North H.S.
Bloomington High School South Speakers
Thursday November 10, 10AM-2PM
Dr. Gloria Howell
"TBA" Workshop
Featured Speaker - South H.S.
Da'Ja'Nay Askew
"Cultural Capital" Workshop
Featured Speaker - South H.S.
Dr. Kimberly Harden
"SMART Goals" Workshop
Featured Speaker - South H.S.
Summit Support Team
Sachet Watson
Emcee - North H.S.
Marisa Churchill
Summit Presenter
Jennifer Crossley
Emcee - South H.S.
Student Registration
Although focused on African American and Latina girls, the summit is open to female-identifying middle and high school aged students of all races and backgrounds. Student registration for the free event must be made here by November 1 for North and November 8 for South.
summit FAQs
Where is the summit?
In person at Bloomington High School North, Thursday November 3, 10AM-2PM
In person at Bloomington High School South, Thursday November 10, 10AM-2PM
Can my student or I come or leave at any time?
Students are required to stay for the program's duration. Students may enter the Summit at any time, but please note attendance will be time-stamped and records given to their respective schools.
Is my student allowed to have a cell phone?
Yes, we have some activities students/guests may use phones for, but they are not required.
What do I need for the Summit?
Nothing! We will provide what the student needs
Will this be recorded?
No, the Summit will not be recorded; however, photos may be taken of photo released students.
When is Lunch/ can we eat during the Summit?
Yes, you may snack during the Summit duration, but we will have a dedicated lunch break at 12:30 PM; we will provide pizza or sandwiches
For other questions or concerns, please contact Shatoyia Moss at mosss@bloomington.in.gov
Past Summits
2021 Summit: "the BIG idea" Featured Speakers & Topics
Maqubè Reese, MSW
Emcee
Breanya Hogue
Who do I want to BE:
A workshop on self-discovery
Dr. Tina O'Neal
How do I INVEST:
A workshop on Self-development
Dr. Malissa Sanon
Where do I want to GO:
A workshop on Self-exploration
2020 Summit: "Unapologetically Me" Featured Speakers & Topics
Ashley Hazelrig
Emcee
Keyandra Wigfal, MPHl
Who Am I Workshop
Teah Williams-Hampton, LCSW
Healthy Her Workshop
Janessa Siegel
Work It: Good Hustle & Financial Education Workshop
2019 Summit: "Black Girl Magic" Featured Speakers & Topics
Keyandra Wigfal, MPHl
Emcee
Ellise Smith
Social & Body Image Workshop
Nichelle Whitney
Belonging & Imposter Syndrome Workshop
Dr. Virginia Githiri
Melanin & Mental Health Workshop