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Virginia Team

Kimberly Cheatham

Assistant Program Manager SumHER Experience



"Being a R.E.A.L Girlz means you are empowered to gain confidence, courage and strength to overcome and adversity and obstacle that may come your way in life. "



Kiara Brown, MS.

Site Coordinator

Mentor and Leadership Academy & SumHER Experience.



"Volunteering and being a R.E.A.L. Girlz over the past two years has been an incredibly meaningful experience. It’s a privilege to support and empower young women during such a critical time in their personal and academic development. Being part of their growth, helping them build confidence, and watching them discover their potential reminds me of the power of guidance, encouragement, and community."

SumHER Experience Team

Kamryn Lipscomb

Program Assistant –

Team RESPONSIBLE



"Being a R.E.A.L Girlz means to be confident in your own skin and to be able to do all things that you put your mind to"


Joy Doosey

Program Assistant

Team RESPONSIBLE



"To me, being a R.E.A.L Girlz means embracing your authentic self and empowering yourself and others with a sense of confidence, purpose, and poise."



Nakiah Hunter

Program Assistant

Team EMPOWERED


"To be a R.E.A.L Girlz is to have confidence in who you are, to LOVE yourself, to want to learn more about life and what it has to offer, and most importantly to have the motivation to become who you want to be."

Amareyah Monteiro

Program Assistant

Team EMPOWERED



"Being a R.E.A.L Girlz means to always stand for what you believe in while still being your true self."



Maryland Team

Brianne Bobb-Semple

Site Coordinator

"R.E.A.L Girlz means to have a safe and empowering sisterhood where girls can grow, lead and embrace their true greatness while supporting one another and grow as a young woman."