Nov 28, 2022
Renee Flagler
This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Renee Flagler. The two talk about the mission and mantra of Girls Inc., and the many things this nonprofit does to empower the next generation for all-around successful living.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why it became Renee’s mission to serve
- How she found her passion of writing through challenges
- Why the work of Girls Inc. initially resonated with Renee
- What Girls Inc.’s mission is, and what they focus on to empower for all-around successful living
- Who the girls are that this nonprofit serves, and how they find them
- Why she is so passionate about the advocacy they teach
- Who Girls Inc. partners with to offer further opportunities to the girls in their program
Renee Daniel Flagler is the Executive Director of Girls Inc. of Long Island, whose mission is to empower girls to be strong, smart and bold. Renee is a 2017 fellow of the national Nonprofit Executive Leadership Academy and also received a Certificate in Organizational and Community Leadership from the Center for Nonprofit Leadership with Adelphi University’s School of Social Work.
Renee lives by the mantra, ‘service is our human duty and spends much of her time serving her community. She is a mentor with the Adelphi University Mentorship Program and has started a self-named scholarship program for students pursuing degrees in writing and social justice. She has received numerous awards for her service and being an outstanding professional and writer. Renee has also been recognized as one of Long Island Business News’ Top 50 Women in Business.
Renee currently serves on the Board of Directors for AFPLI and Life’s Worc. She formerly served as the founding board chair for LEAP (Literacy Empowerment Action Project) Global, an organization with a mission to provide innovative literacy, youth empowerment programming, and high school scholarships to students in Ghana, Africa. Renee is also an award-winning writer and speaker who is passionate about encouraging people to pursue their passion and purpose.
Website: https://girlsincli.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsIncLongIsland/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GirlsIncLI
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/girls-incorporated-of-long-island/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtYkUiB1o5apHkJX1_s8bew
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsinclongisland/