2025/2026 Mentor and Leadership Academy Application is now OPEN!

R.E.A.L Girlz Ambassadors are high school students who represent R.E.A.L Girlz through community service, public speaking, and mentorship to elementary school students.

 

Ambassadors participate in R.E.A.L Girlz Mentor and Leadership Academy.


During the seven month program the girlz gain valuable life and leadership skills which include:

  • CPR Certification
  • Participation in team and relationship-building activities
  • Learning and practicing public speaking skills.
  • Providing mentorship to elementary school students.
  • Engage in College Admission Tours
  • Learning to effectively communicate
  • Learning social-emotional skills
  • Learning problem solving skills

In addition, the girlz participate in a two day weekend retreat to bond, learn to work as a team, and prepare for their role as peer mentors. 


2025 R.E.A.L Girlz of the YEAR

Jada Reynolds

CONGRATULATIONS to Jada Reynolds for receiving 2025 R.E.A.L Girlz of the Year!

Meet our 2025 Ambassadors!

McKayla
James River High School
Ta'Niyah
Clover Hill High School
Zoe
Monacan High School
T'Mora
Rise Academy
Kaitlyn
Grace Christian School
Quazaria
Hermitage High School
Amanni
Meadowbrook High School
Chandra
Varina High School
Jaala
Homeschool
Makiyah
Caroline High School
Madisen
John Marshall High School
Kenasia
Rise Academy
Sanai
Henrico High School
Michaela
Open High School
Kenya Sarai
Varina High School
Jada
Highland Springs High School
Leah
Richmond Community High School
LaNae
J. Sargent Reynolds Community College
Getoria
Varina High School
Nevaeh
Hermitage High School

APPLICATION FOR 2026 MENTOR AND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY OPENS SEPTEMBER 1, 2025