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WHY WE'RE HERE
Girls of Extraordinary Measure (G.E.M.) is a non-profit organization whose mission is empowering girls to embrace uniqueness, embody sisterly love, and emerge as extraordinary. It was founded on the principle that girls can excel when they know and accept themselves, build
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WHY WE'RE HERE
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WHY WE'RE HERE
Girls of Extraordinary Measure (G.E.M.) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is empowering girls to embrace uniqueness, embody sisterly love, and emerge as extraordinary.
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G.E.M. was founded on the principle that girls can excel when they know and accept themselves, build strong sister communities, and are equipped with a positive character-building foundation. We believe any girl's life can be changed if she is given the right tools and opportunities to be educated, celebrated, and empowered.
We envision a sisterly community where each girl lives authentically and fearlessly, developing the confidence to reach the summit of her imagination.
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ABOUT US
We met as corporate colleagues, but a commitment to developing young minds formed an unbreakable bond. As we continually sought opportunities to mentor, we realized something more was being ignited. We were energized by each experience. Instincts were activated. Ideas flowed. Then we wanted more than occasional opportunities to serve. Our hearts yearned to do more. We believe we were called to do more.
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Doing more requires the discipline of our corporate training. It also demands we show up as who we really are. Who we are is two women rooted in faith, with hearts for service. We can be deep but laughter is always present. We’ve faced challenges yet proudly boast a nevertheless spirit. We’re creatives. We’re proud moms too. On a daily basis, we boldly wear many hats. We are unapologetically complex.
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We believe in dreaming big, too! We dream so each girl can follow hers. When our work leaves us feeling empty but full, exhausted yet energized, we know we’ve done what more requires. We believe each G.E.M. girl is worth it!
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Tequila L. Peterson Dyaniese A. Brown
Co-Founders
ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
Metamorphosis requires transition and transformation. This is especially true for young girls. With successful navigation, what emerges is the most extraordinary version of herself. Yes, she can fly!
With this in mind, our in-school program provides girls with tools for confidence building, self-awareness, healthy friendships and next-level thinking. We accomplish this through a curriculum series aligning with our mission: Embrace, Embody, Emerge. Our sisterhood gathering, S.H.E.'s Extraordinary Circle™, provides a forum for real talk.
Embrace Series
Embody Series
Emerge Series
S.H.E.'s Extraordinary Circle
Girls will be taught to discover, accept, and embrace what makes each of us unique.
Girls will learn tools to embody good friendship practices for a healthy sister community.
Girls will be taught character and leadership competencies, enabling her to emerge as extraordinary.
S.H.E. stands for Strength, Honor, and Elevation. Girls will gather to embody these principles in a supportive and open dialogue format to address common challenges.
The beauty of the butterfly is not its wings, but that it once could only crawl....
~Dyaniese Brown
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Listen up!
Check out our GEM JAMS GIRLPWR playlist!
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"Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are."
~ Brené Brown
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& Stay Positive!
Stay Safe
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CONTACT US
We'd love to hear from you! Contact us for more information about Girls of Extraordinary Measure.
@gemgirlcolumbus