Rachel Simmons Rachel Simmons is co-founder of Girls Leadership and Director of Research. She is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, Odd Gir

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Rachel develops curriculum-based programs for girls, young women and adults.

14 Rachel Simmons Rachel Simmons is co-founder of Girls Leadership and Director of Research. She is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls and The Curse of the Good Girl: Raising Authentic Girls with Courage and Confidence. Rachel develops curriculum-based programs for girls, young women and adults. The host of the PBS special A Girl s Life, her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Atlantic. She is a regular contributor to Good Morning America. Simone Marean Simone Marean is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Girls Leadership. She taught Girls Leadership programs and presented on girls across the country and internationally, including the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls. Simone has a Masters degree in Educational Theatre from New York University and taught at many New York City schools including The Young Women s Leadership School, and The Brearley School. She has appeared on the Today Show and KQED s Forum. Simone grew up on the north shore of Boston and graduated from Bryn Mawr College Magna Cum Laude. She now lives in Berkeley, CA with her husband and two young boys.

David Michaelson Dr. Michaelson is Global Director of Research & Insights at Teneo.

Michaelson is a leading authority in communications testing, message development, measurement of communications effectiveness and branding.

At Teneo, Therese is a member of the Diversity and Inclusion team working predominately on client issues related to CSR and Diversity and Inclusion.

16 Teneo is a global CEO advisory firm. Teneo s research team includes industry experts across a number of diverse spheres who are at the forefront of thought leadership on the issues impacting diversity and inclusion globally. David Michaelson Dr. Michaelson is Global Director of Research & Insights at Teneo. He has 36 years experience conducting primary research for numerous Fortune 500 companies, universities and philanthropic organizations. Dr. Michaelson is a leading authority in communications testing, message development, measurement of communications effectiveness and branding. Therese O Higgins Therese O'Higgins is a Vice President with Teneo Strategy. At Teneo, Therese is a member of the Diversity and Inclusion team working predominately on client issues related to CSR and Diversity and Inclusion. Therese is a founding member of The Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative and also Teneo s Leadership Institute in partnership with Cornell University. Kim Davis Kimberly Davis is a Senior Managing Director at Teneo. Previously, Kim was Managing Director of Global Philanthropy and CSR & President of the JPMorgan Chase Foundation. Kim was the architect of the first affinity group for Women of Color on Wall Street. Kim led the design, development and implementation of the first national leadership center devoted to women of color The Spelman College Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement in Atlanta, Georgia. Jennifer Clark Jennifer is an experienced market researcher, specializing in the design and implementation of custom primary research and media analysis. Jennifer has spent her career designing and conducting research to address clients key business concerns with a focus on managing corporate reputation and communications.

Our Research Cabinet includes experts on minority women and

The group is still being assembled but currently includes: Stacy

Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Professor of Women and Leadership, Simmons

and Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Colby College Yahaira Gil

Young Women's Leadership Network Charlotte Jacobs University of

17 Our Research Cabinet includes experts on minority women and leadership, minority girls and girls leadership. The group is still being assembled but currently includes: Stacy Blake Beard, Ph.D. Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Professor of Women and Leadership, Simmons School of Management Katie Clonan-Roy Faculty Fellow in Education and Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Colby College Yahaira Gil Maestro Senior Manager, Girls' Education Programs and Events at The Young Women's Leadership Network Charlotte Jacobs University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education Pedro Neguero, Ph.D. Peter L. Agnew Professor of Education, New York University/Steinhardt Niobe Way Author and NYU Professor of Applied Psychology, co-director of the Center for Research on Culture, Development, and Education at New York University

18 Stacy Brown-Philpot CEO, Task Rabbit, HP Board of Directors Anna Fieler CMO, PopSugar Inc. Billie Jean King Founder, Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative ; Alicia Menendez Anchor and Special Correspondent, Fusion Hilary Rosen Managing Director, SKD Knickerbocker Communications Political Strategist Jane Smith, Ph.D. Vice President, College Relations and Executive Director, Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement, Spelman College Juju Chang Nightline, ABC News Deborah Roberts 20/20, ABC News

Rachel Simmons Rachel Simmons is co-founder of Girls Leadership and Director of Research. She is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, Odd Gir

Rachel Simmons Rachel Simmons is co-founder of Girls Leadership and Director of Research. She is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls and