Saturday, March 5, more than 150 young girls between the ages of 14 and 18 joined state Sen. Kevin Parker and Queen Geniuses founder and President Regine Roy for the fourth annual Girls Empowerment Conference, titled, “Know Your Worth,” at Medgar Evers College. The event catered to young girls from across the five boroughs and presented a full day of programming, including panel and breakout sessions, live performances by local cultural organizations and workshops focusing on women empowerment.
Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo served as the keynote speaker for this year’s event, and various community leaders offered their services and words of encouragement to the young women who were in attendance.
The purpose of this event was to inspire and support the next generation of young female leaders by encouraging them to think critically, communicate powerfully and seek opportunities that empower them to take actions in pursuit of their passions. “I am amazed at how the Queen Geniuses brand has grown over the last four years, and my goal now is to expand my programs into schools and organizations around New York City,” said Roy.
“I am excited to partner with Ms. Roy and Queen Genesis for the fourth year in a row, as the work that she does not only empowers young women, but has the multiplier effect of empowering communities and transforming generations,” said Parker. “For that, Queen Geniuses should be commended, and I am proud to be a partner since the inception of the conference, and I plan on continuing to support their efforts in the years to come.”