Experience a diverse panel of female role models sharing their stories of resilience, and how they overcame obstacles to achieve their goals. Girls grades 6-12 attend with a parent, teacher, or mentor.

Since 1997 more than 4,500 girls and women have attended this event. Participation in Voices has grown from 186 to almost 400 in four years and truly some of the most impressive Voices are the girls themselves shared in their evaluations. 

Program Chair & Moderator

Tokeya C. Graham: Associate Professor of English; Monroe Community College

Role Models

Tosha Blue: Payroll and Benefits Department; Heritage Christian Services 

Selena Fleming: Marketing Communication Coordinator, RIT; blogger; member of We All Write

Rachel McKibbens: Award-winning poet; author; member of the Women of Color Art collective (WOC Art); and co-owner of The Spirit Room 

Nancy Sung Shelton: Senior Consultant in the Cultural Competence and Health Equity Department; Coordinated Care Services, Inc

Wynette Vickers: Aspiring Data Scientist; Criminal Justice Reform Activist

Guest Performers

The Floor Dance Company