EmpowerHER:
Voices of Impact
Celebrating Women Who Transform Lives
Event Date:
March, 7th 2024
at 1:30pm EST
Voices of Impact: Women Transforming the World
EmpowerHER 2025 is a global virtual event dedicated to amplifying the voices of women leaders transforming lives through their impactful work in non-profits.
For International Women’s Day, we aim to inspire, celebrate, and advocate for inclusivity by showcasing the journeys, achievements, and visions of extraordinary women.
Join us in fostering a world where every voice matters, and diversity thrives.
During our EmpowerHer virtual panel discussion, participants were invited to share the unique superpowers they believe women bring to the field of education. Here are some of the most common superpowers mentioned:
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Empathy
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Motivation
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Life
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Resilience
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Care
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Versatility
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Self-esteem
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Confidence
These superpowers reflect the extraordinary qualities that women embody as educators, leaders, and mentors in shaping the future of education.
Ms. Andrea Gardner,
USA
Ms. Dahlia El Malatawy,
Egypt
Ms. Alina Roberts,
Grenada
Ms. Stephanie Schneider,
USA
Dr. Jouhaida Al Rawi,
Lebanon
Ms. Kaja Posnik,
Poland
Global educator and advocate for inclusive education, dedicated to empowering educators and students for a brighter future.
Educator with 29 years of experience, specializes in English language Arts instruction, champions student-centered learning environments.
Seasoned educator and Commissioner of Girl Guides, dedicated to empowering youth and fostering inclusive learning environments.
Passionate educator and Vice Principal devoted to student growth, overseeing faculty operations, and supporting special programs for educational excellence.
Esteemed educator with diverse experience and commitment to educational excellence, shaping practices as a Trainer of trainers and Lead Evaluator.
Program Director of the Girls Global Ready Program, dedicated to driving positive change and youth empowerment, with leadership experience and advocacy for the arts.
Meet the Panelists:
Dr. FAITH MWANGI-POWELL
As Chief Executive Officer at Girls Not Brides, Faith is responsible for supporting and motivating the implementation of the Girls Not Brides Partnership Strategy, and ensuring the secretariat is responsive to the broader movement to end child marriage. She is responsible for ensuring that Girls Not Brides can fulfil its mission: a world without child marriage where girls and women enjoy equal status with boys and men, and can achieve their full potential.
Before joining Girls Not Brides, Faith served as Global Director for The Girl Generation, an initiative working to galvanize the Africa-led movement to end female genital mutilation/cutting.
Faith is a public health expert with over 20 years of experience leading, managing and implementing complex public health programmes in Africa. Her experience includes working as the founding Executive Director of the African Palliative Care Association and supporting palliative care global advocacy and services development in over 20 African countries.
Faith holds a Master’s degree in Population Policies and Programmes and a Doctorate in Women’s Economic Development and Fertility Behaviour.
DR. JUDY MAKIRA
Dr. Judy Makira is a renowned Kenyan academic, social entrepreneur, and community activist dedicated to women's empowerment and integrating technology into socio-economic development. As co-founder of CWE-TECH, a non-profit established in 2017, she has championed initiatives leveraging technology to create opportunities for women and foster growth in her community.
With a PhD in Language Education, Dr. Makira lectures at Embu University, where her work emphasizes sustainable development practices and empowering communities. Beyond academia, she actively advocates for integrating technology into daily socio-economic activities, focusing on uplifting women.
Dr. Makira made history as the first woman since the 1960s to run for a parliamentary seat in Kenya, reflecting her commitment to public service and policy change. Her efforts earned her a 2024 nomination as a finalist for the African Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award.
CHIDINMA ADIBELI
Dedicated to championing good health, social justice and improved well-being for young people; my life's mission is to empower children and youths to lead healthy and purposeful lives, free from social constraints. I equip young people with quality knowledge through outreaches, sexuality podcasts and media campaigns. I’ve been privileged to collaborate with organisations like, The Wellbeing Foundation Africa, MenEngage Nigeria, Global Fund for Children and UNESCO towards this mission.
I believe that the challenges surrounding sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) must be overcome for young people to fulfil their dreams. Therefore, I’m determined to maximize every opportunity to influence and create solutions to these needs. Overall, I see a future where 2 in every 3 young individuals are well informed about their sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Ms. Stephanie Schneider, USA
A passionate educator with over 15 years of education experience, is deeply devoted to student growth and fostering positive learning environments. With a background in Literature and Psychology from UNC Chapel Hill, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role as Vice Principal. Dedicated to overseeing faculty operations and supporting special programs like FACE (Fine Arts Competition) and International Debates, Stephanie is committed to educational excellence. As a pop culture enthusiast and theater lover, she infuses joy into the school community and cherishes time with family and friends outside of work.
Dr. Jouhaida Al Rawi, Lebanon
An esteemed educator with a Ph.D. in English Language Quality Education from Newman University, Kansas, USA, brings over 24 years of diverse education experience across Egypt, Lebanon, and the Gulf countries. With an MA in Educational Leadership and a BA in English Language from the Lebanese University, she has served as an educator and academic director in multiple countries, including Lebanon, Egypt, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. As a Trainer of trainers and Director of curriculum and instruction in Egypt, she has played a pivotal role in shaping educational practices. Additionally, her role as Lead Evaluator in Cognia since 2018 underscores her commitment to educational excellence.
Ms. Kaja Posnik, Poland
A scholar of the British Alumni Society and the Clinton Global Initiative University, Kaja is dedicated to driving positive change. She serves as the Program Director of the Girls Global Ready Program at the Girls Future Ready Foundation, honored as the 2023 European Young Innovator Champion by the World Summit Awards. A third-year neuroscience student at University College London, Kaja brings leadership experience from her involvement in student-led conferences and international communities. Passionate about women and youth empowerment, she actively engages as a panelist in various youth events and conferences. Alongside her academic pursuits, she founded the 'Breath of Art' podcast and advocates for the arts, particularly musical theatre.
See what our panelists have to say about the EmpowerHER
Why Join EmpowerHER: Voices of Impact?
- Inspiration from Leaders: Hear firsthand stories of resilience and success from women leading transformative non-profits.
- Practical Insights: Gain actionable strategies to foster inclusivity and drive meaningful change in your organization or community.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals and industry leaders from around the globe.
Celebrate Achievements: Join us in honoring the vital contributions of women to social impact and change.
Support: Learn how you can get involved in their mission.
FAITH MWANGI-POWELL
CEO Girls Not Brides
DR. JUDY MAKIRA
Co-Founder CWE-TECH
CHIDINMA ADIBELI
Founder Mildheart
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