2024 Girls Empowerment Conference

GIRLS WITH DREAMS
BECOME WOMEN WITH VISION

Powerful Speakers. Interactive Sessions. Live Music.

Saturday, October 5, 2024 // Girls ages 12-18 // Free Event

Location: East Los Angeles College

Join us for 10th Annual I Matter-Girls Empowerment Conference presented by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation. Girls ages 12-18 can connect, learn, and be inspired by women innovators, educators, and trailblazers. The conference will feature workshops, panels, and keynote speakers.

Workshops will cover:

• Positive and Healthy Relationships – Learn about self-respect, boundaries, and building positive connections.
• Career Exploration – Discover diverse career paths through workshops and discussions with successful women professionals.
• Mindfulness and Self-Care – Practice mindfulness and self-care strategies for mental and emotional well-being.
• Women in STEM – Gain insights into STEM careers and the impact of Public Works in LA County.
• Visioning for Environmental Justice – Discuss social and environmental justice and create a zine to drive community change.
• Girls in Sports – Learn about the benefits of sports for girls, both on and off the field.
• Entrepreneurship – Develop entrepreneurial skills and hear from successful female entrepreneurs.
• Dance and Movement – Explore Hip Hop culture and movements with a focus on female artists and entrepreneurs.
• Self-Identity – Explore self-care, body image, personal hygiene, and growing up with confidence. Embrace inclusivity by recognizing and celebrating diverse identities, including the LGBTQ+ community.
• Be You Vision Board Party– Engage in art-based activities emphasizing self-care and resilience.

This year, we’re excited to introduce the newest GEC 2024 feature, The Well-Being Village, and the return of the Resource Fair Activation! In this vibrant hub, girls will engage in hands-on self-care activities like:

• Candle Making – Craft personalized candles infused with calming scents and explore the benefits of aromatherapy.
• Essential Oil Blending – Learn to create custom essential oil blends tailored to emotional and physical needs.
• Mindfulness & Meditation Zone – Participate in guided meditation sessions to center thoughts and reduce stress.

Additionally, the Well-Being Village and Resource Fair will feature community and department partners like the Department of Mental Health, Department of Public Health, LACOE, Library Department, Soledad Enrichment Action, and more. These partners will offer engaging activities and resources that promote well-being, creativity, and community connection.

Registration is free and required. Space is limited, so register today!

CLICK HERE for the Event Schedule. Subject to change.

REGISTER HERE!

Registration is free and required. Space is limited, so register today! Transportation will only be provided at select sites on a first come, first served basis. Please regularly check our Girls Empowerment Website for more details regarding transportation:

Bus 1

• Del Air Park: 12601 Isis Ave, Hawthorne (pickup at 7:00 a.m.)
• Lennox Park: 10828 S. Condon Ave, Inglewood (pickup at 7:30 a.m.)
• Franklin D. Roosevelt Park: 7600 Graham Ave, Los Angeles (pickup at 8:00 a.m.)

Bus 2

• Jesse Owens Community Regional Park: 9651 S. Western Ave, Los Angeles (pickup at 7:00 a.m.)
• Earvin “Magic” Johnson Recreation Area: 905 E. El Segundo Blvd, Los Angeles (pickup at 7:30 a.m.)
• Ted Watkins Memorial Park: 1335 E. 103rd St, Los Angeles (pickup at 8:00 a.m.)

Bus 3

• Amelia Mayberry Park: 13201 Meyer Rd, Whittier (pickup at 7:00 a.m.)
• Adventure Park: 10130 S. Gunn Ave, Whittier (pickup at 7:30 a.m.)
• Sorensen Park: 11419 Rose Hedge Dr. Whittier (pickup at 8:00 a.m.)

Bus 4

• George Lane Park: 5520 W Ave L-8, Quartz Hill (pickup at 6:30 a.m.)
• Jackie Robinson Park: 8773 East Ave., Littlerock (pickup at 7:30 a.m.)

Bus 5

• El Cariso Community Regional Park: 13100 Hubbard St, Sylmar (pickup at7:00 a.m.)
• Loma Alta Park: 3330 N Lincoln Ave, Altadena (pickup at 7:30 a.m.)

Bus 6

• Rimgrove Park: 747 Rimgrove Dr, La Puente (pickup at 7:00 a.m.)
• San Angelo Park: 245 San Angelo Ave, La Puente (pickup at 7:30 a.m.)
• Pamela Park: 2236 Goodall Ave, Duarte (pickup at 8:00 a.m.)

Bus 7

• Steinmetz Park: 1545 S. Stimson Ave, Hacienda Heights (pickup at 7:30 a.m.)

*Parents and guardian are welcome to join with their children, but parents, guardians, and adult chaperones will have limited access to the workshops and other experiences at 2024 GEC. All workshops, experiences, resources, and event space/seating will be reserved for registered GEC youth participants. We will have free parking in Parking Structure 3-D1