Conference Details
"HER: Girls Who Boldly Lead the Way" is a transformative conference celebrating the power, potential, and passion of girls. This event is designed to inspire and empower middle school girls to embrace their leadership skills, break down barriers, and shape their futures with confidence.
Through engaging workshops, dynamic speakers, and collaborative activities, we aim to foster a community of fearless leaders ready to tackle challenges, advocate for change, and uplift one another. Together, we’ll explore the diverse paths of leadership, highlighting the unique strengths each girl brings to the table.
Join us as we celebrate courage, innovation, and the unwavering spirit of girls who are not just dreaming of change but actively creating it. Let’s ignite a movement of bold leadership that paves the way for future generations!
Participation Inquiry Form
This is the first year we are opening up our spring leadership conference to non-WSG students. To ensure that we can deliver an impactful experience for all students, we will be inviting groups of students to attend through a school or extracurricular program, with at least one adult program leader traveling with the group as a chaperone.
If you are an educator or youth program leader who is interested in bringing a group of your students to this event, fill out the inquiry form. A member of our planning team will be in touch to answer your questions and share more about the program. Filling out the form does not guarantee your group's attendance: our planning team will confirm your status with you directly.
Speakers and Leadership
The HER: Girls Who Boldly Lead summit will feature workshops and activities led by inspirational and accomplished women. Check back for more information about our presenters, workshop leaders, and speakers.
Essence Moore
WSG Middle School Dean and Leadership Summit Director
Essence Moore currently serves as the Middle School Dean and Instructional Coach. In addition to her daily work with students and teachers to foster a strong school community and support academic growth, Dean Moore directs leadership development programming, including student government, the Student Ambassadors program, and the Lean In Girls curriculum.
Dean Moore holds a BA from the University of Maryland - Eastern Shore and a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from St. Thomas University. Prior to joining the WSG staff as a classroom teacher during the 2019-20 school year, Ms. Moore taught in the Prince George’s County Public School system. She also has a professional background in youth mentorship. In 2022, she completed the Archdiocese of Washington Catholic Schools Leadership Academy. Her capstone project inspired the expansion of WSG's leadership programming to include the annual leadership summit.