“Cultivating Confidence in Our Girls” from The Intentional Muse
Girls Inc. of New York City’s Chief Strategy Officer, Lily Chang, was recently featured in an article in The Intentional Muse, where she shared her personal story growing up in NYC, how it shapes her work at Girls Inc. of NYC, and why building “Pro-Girl” spaces in our schools and communities is more urgent than ever.In The Intentional Muse interview, Girls Inc. of NYC Chief Strategy Officer Lily Chang reflects on her personal journey from an immigrant child navigating NYC schools to an advocate for young women, highlighting how societal pressures, social media, and systemic inequities impact teen mental health today. She details how Girls Inc. of NYC actively counters these challenges by creating supportive “Pro-Girl” environments and delivering key programs—like the nationally scaling Mind Body Matters initiative, financial literacy workshops, and corporate mentorship pathways—designed to build inner resilience, bridge systemic gaps, and empower NYC girls to take up space confidently.
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