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Testimonials

““The resources, mentors, and course from Girls with Impact have collectively shaped my academic journey by teaching me the foundation of how to innovate and think in new ways.”
— Ananya Kamboj, Academy / Graduate Venture: Sports to Lead

GWI Students

  • "I grew up in Quito, Ecuador where most women lack the opportunity to access education. Throughout the course, I wanted to take the initiative for something I truly believe in and leverage my newfound entrepreneurial skills to help women around the world gain the opportunity to develop their fullest potential in the developing world."

    — Kamila Freund, Academy
    Graduate Venture: El Futuro De Nosotra

  • "I now can amplify my voice on important issues and develop solutions, all while being supported by an inspiring group of women."

    — Arianna Anderson, Academy
    Graduate Venture: Writer's Wonder

  • "GWI has fueled my determination to further my studies in business and entrepreneurship, pushing me to pursue my dreams confidently"

    — Madeleine Amanda Soegiarto, Academy
    Graduate, Venture: Perspire

  • "I feel very fortunate to have GWI as a community."

    — Rashana Weerasinghe, Academy
    Graduate Venture: The Cultured Collective

  • "Completing the mini-MBA not only equipped me with the essential skills to launch my venture but also ignited a passion to start a club at my school, teaching fellow young entrepreneurs with the knowledge and inspiration I gained."

    — Lucy Mallard, Academy
    Graduate Venture: Unofficial Wear

Student parents & community partners

  • "It was invigorating for me as it was for my daughter to engage in a structured course with surprising results, from reaffirming an idea to refining or reinventing it."

    — Jessica Pena Alvarado, Parent of Academy Graduate

  • "Our collaboration with GWI has been terrific! Our employees love engaging with the next generation of entrepreneurs and seeing the impact of GWI’s programs."

    — Nikki Odom, Sr. Director of Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Nestlé, Corporate Partner

  • “Throughout my decade of working with the school, I have never seen an educational program as universally engaging and transformative as Girls With Impact.”

    — Steve Wilson, Chief Advisor, Martin Van Buren School, Education Partner

  • “Girls WIth Impact is taking these young women from student to leader. The feedback from our team to our employees who serve as mentors to our stakeholders has only emphasized the impact of our partnership. Every company should be a part of this."

    — Teresa Stanton, Eversource Energy, Corporate Partner

Success stories

Watch stories of participants starting their business after completing the program