About Us
Hana Kim Tsai
Founder
The Spence School
Poet, Photographer, Museum Lover & Violinist
My Motivation
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As a girl of color in an all-girls school, I've experienced the benefits of diversity-focused education. While I appreciate efforts like our Asian Affinity club, I've realized that addressing challenges faced by girls of color requires more than celebrating individual cultures. A joint meeting of various affinity groups revealed the power of unity across different ethnicities, creating a profound sense of empowerment. ​This experience highlighted the need for a more comprehensive approach to support girls of color, one that addresses our shared experiences and challenges beyond individual cultural celebrations.
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​This experience was the catalyst for Empower Girls of Color (EGC).​
I firmly believe that girls of color should unite, support one another, and rise together. By creating a space that fosters intersectionality and celebrates our shared experiences as well as our unique identities, we can build a stronger, more inclusive community.
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My mother often reminds me that her generation's responsibility is to create a better world for mine. This wisdom inspires me. As my colleagues and I grow through EGC, ​we are committed to making meaningful changes that will positively impact the next generation.
Our Leadership Team
Passionate. Reliable. Collaborative.
We appreciate having our leadership team on board! Since we are just starting out, we are currently determining specific leadership roles.
Please JOIN US if you would like to be a part of our leadership team!
Ariya Mukherjee-Gandhi
The Spence School
Painter & Squash Player
Anahera Smith-
McDaniel
The Spence School
Singer, Dancer & Athlete
Aarju Freedman
The Berkeley Carroll School
Artist, Avid Reader & Aspiring Filmmaker.
Natalie Wu
Riverdale Country School
Dancer, Cognitive Scientist, Leader in Social Impact, Animal Lover & Passionate Baker
Dinah El-Rayess
The Spence School
Robot Designer/Builder, Independent Researcher, Science/Philosophy Book Lover, Head of Robotics, Civics, MENA, and Global Voices at Spence, & Morality and Politics Conversationalist
Nora Adekoye
The Chapin School
Visual Artist, Writer, & Beach Lover
Rimsha Joardar
The Spence School
Ceramicist, Bookworm & Tutor
Amie Shen
The Spence School
Violinist, Puzzle Lover, Ice Skater & Home Chef
Zara Ahmed
The Baccalaureate School For Global Education
Sitcom Lover, Avid Reader & Athlete
Arina He
The Spence School
Skier, Traveler, Athlete, Chemistry Enthusiast & Gymnast
Ifrit Ahmed
The Spence School
Programmer, Artist, Crocheter & Robot Builder and Coder
Olivia Kim
Bergen County Academies
Biology Researcher, Student Council, Violist & Chamber Musician
Madelyn Anglin
Phillips Exeter Academy
Saxophonist, Pianist, Jazz Musician, Tennis Player & Linguistics Enthusiast
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Olivia Lee
The Spence School
Squash Player, Visual Artist, Chemistry Enthusiast & Python Programmer
Penelope Chun
The Spence School
Programmer in 5 languages (Rust, C, C++, Python, and Lua), Lacrosse Player, Home Chef, Seamstress & Movie 'La La Land' Lover
Alyson Lee
Bergen County Academies
Flutist, Photographer & Visual Artist
Ana Berggruen
The Spence School
Poet, Kpop, Cats and Video Game Lover & Fan of Media about Intersectionality and Audre Lorde’s Writings
Kyoncee Joseph
The Spence School
Story/Poetry Writer, Crocheter & Enthusiast of Jigsaw Puzzles and Card Games
Sooa Lee
United Nations International School of Hanoi
Violinist, Flutist, MUN Delegate Trainer & Swim Team Captain
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Danielle Parchment
The Spence School
Published Author, Founder of Nonprofit Organization, President of Highlighting the Hidden, Honoree of the NCNW, Keynote Speaker & Poet
Claire Shi
Bergen County Academies
Agriscience & Environmental Science Researcher, Writer, Clarinetist
Join Us Today
Anyone 13 years old or above can join Empower Girls of Color (EGC).
Please join the team and we will work together!
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