About Us
Hana Kim Tsai
Founder & President
The Spence School
Poet, Photographer, Museum Lover & Violinist
My Motivation
Since middle school, I have enjoyed celebrating my cultural heritage with the asian affinity group at my all-girls school. However, it was the school cultural fair, which brought together all the racial affinity groups, that really opened my eyes. While sampling each other’s foods, we shared stories about our families and traditions. Despite our different social and cultural backgrounds, there was meaningful overlap in how culture shaped our identities and sense of belonging. In fact, empowerment does not come from competing with one another but from supporting each other’s growth. This common cause and sense of shared purpose inspired me to found the Empower Girls of Color (EGC) initiative.
Through EGC, I am committed to building a supportive and empowering community where girls of color uplift one another, share their voices, and grow together.
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!
Claire Kim
Co–Vice President
Civics Project Director
Bergen County Academy
Story/Poetry Writer, Cellist, Journalist
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Danielle Parchment
Co–Vice President
Public Relations Director
The Spence School
Published Author, Founder of Nonprofit Organization, President of Highlighting the Hidden, Honoree of the NCNW, Keynote Speaker & Poet
Anahera Smith-
McDaniel
NY: UES
Regional Director
The Spence School
Singer, Dancer & Athlete
Olivia Kim
NJ: Bergen County
Regional Director
Women's Health Project Director
Bergen County Academies
Biology Researcher, Student Council, Violist & Chamber Musician
Kyoncee Joseph
The Spence School
Story/Poetry Writer, Crocheter & Enthusiast of Jigsaw Puzzles and Card Games
Claire Lee
The Spence School
Chess enthusiast, Violinist, Avid Concertgoer, Photographer, Pixel game lover & Programmer
Ifeoluwapo Mafikuyomi
NY:Brooklyn
Regional Director
The Spence School
Biology Researcher, Athlete, Dancer, Coder(Python and Jack)
Angella Cheon
Northern Valley Old Tappan Highschool
Artist, Singer, Golfer, a Bass and Acoustic Guitarist, & a Music Lover
Ashley Kim
Cresskill Middle School
Painter, Board game enthusiast, Trumpet and euphonium player, and Taekwondo athlete.
Ain Kim
Leonia Middle School
Violist, Novel reader, Trip lover
Rimsha Joardar
The Spence School
Ceramicist, Bookworm & Tutor
Madelyn Anglin
NH: Exeter
Regional Director
Phillips Exeter Academy
Saxophonist, Pianist, Jazz Musician, Tennis Player & Linguistics Enthusiast
Caroline Chough
The Spence School
Baker, Cook, olleyball Player, Visual Artist
Claire Shi
Bergen County Academies
Agriscience & Environmental Science Researcher, Writer, Clarinetist
Ina Lee
Seoul, Korea
Regional Director
Yongsan International School of Seoul
Cheerleader, Dancer, Youth Mentor, Social Impact Advocate & Pink Enthusiast
Aarju Freedman
Advisor
The Berkeley Carroll School
Artist, Avid Reader & Aspiring Filmmaker.
Natalie Wu
Advisor
Riverdale Country School
Dancer, Cognitive Scientist, Leader in Social Impact, Animal Lover & Passionate Baker
Amie Shen
Advisor
The Spence School
Violinist, Puzzle Lover, Ice Skater & Home Chef
Arina He
Advisor
The Spence School
Skier, Traveler, Athlete, Chemistry Enthusiast & Gymnast
Penelope Chun
Finance Manager
The Spence School
Programmer in 5 languages (Rust, C, C++, Python, and Lua), Lacrosse Player, Home Chef, Seamstress & Movie 'La La Land' Lover
Ana Berggruen
Advisor
The Spence School
Poet, Kpop, Cats and Video Game Lover & Fan of Media about Intersectionality and Audre Lorde’s Writings
Ariya Mukherjee-Gandhi
The Spence School
Painter & Squash Player
Dinah El-Rayess
Advisor
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
Advisor
The Chapin School
Visual Artist, Writer, & Beach Lover
Zara Ahmed
Events Director
Writing Mentor
The Baccalaureate School For Global Education
Sitcom Lover, Avid Reader & Athlete
Ifrit Ahmed
The Spence School
Programmer, Artist, Crocheter & Robot Builder and Coder
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Olivia Lee
Recruiting Director
The Spence School
Squash Player, Visual Artist, Chemistry Enthusiast & Python Programmer
Alyson Lee
Bergen County Academies
Flutist, Photographer & Visual Artist
Sooa Lee
VN: Hanoi
Regional Director
Dwight School Hanoi
Violinist, Flutist/Piccoloist, MUN Director & Delegate Trainer, Potato Lover
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!