Gyrl Wonder

Our Mission

Gyrl Wonder is an innovative cross cultural mentorship program that helps young women of color move through the world with strength, dignity and grace. Rooted in professional development, access and opportunity, mental and physical health & wellness, Gyrl Wonder exposes and prepares mentees for the careers and opportunities of tomorrow, today.

OUR MISSION: Gyrl Wonder is a professional pipeline 501c3 initiative giving rise to ambitious young women of color between the ages of 17 - 23. Our mission is to empower our gyrls through social impact and career development while producing incredible and quality talent who are ready to take their career to the next level. We serve as an incredible asset to businesses looking to diversify their talent pool as our programs equip young women with the tools necessary to become the leaders of tomorrow and thrive in their career journeys.

WHO WE SERVE: Gyrl Wonder equips the young woman who has found her passion with the toolkit necessary to turn her interests into a career. We work with our incredible brand partners to provide support through entry-levels career opportunities. Additionally, we curate professional development conversations and mentorship programs that provide our gyrls with insights and expertise. Through these partnerships, our young women receive career guidance and access to resources that help propel them into the profession of their dreams.

HOW WE SERVE: Through our programming, community service, mentorship, and flagship initiative, the Gyrl Wonder Leadership Academy, we introduce our young gyrls to purposeful exploration that is aligned with their passions and skillsets. We offer internship placement for our college girls, career development for our recent college graduates and resume and interview preparedness workshops to all!

CORE PROGRAMMING INCLUDES:

Professional Development Mentoring Matters Mentorship Program: Mentorship pairing designed to excite, empower and encourage gyrls by initiating professional building and development.

Access and Opportunity (FLAGSHIP PROGRAM) The Gyrl Wonder Leadership Academy: Annual week-long educational intensive filled with impactful conversations and hands-on workshops that empower the next-generation of women leaders.

Physical + Mental (Health and Wellness) Wholistically Me Mental Health Initiative: Partnership with black therapists to provide access to mental health services at a discounted rate.