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About Our Founder.
My father was arrested and NEVER CAME HOME. My family lived a life no child should EVER have to ENDURE. I was THRUST into being the other parent for my sibling. I STRUGGLED in school and had NO plan for a brighter future. This isn’t just my story but the harsh reality of so many other young girls. I meet girls like this every day and just like me, they have NO relatable community and NO plan for a brighter future.
With little support for girls us, we are labeled as “THROW-AWAYS.” TRAGICALLY, 36% of these girls will FOLLOW IN THEIR PARENTS’ FOOTSTEPS, committing their FIRST CRIME AS EARLY AS 12 years old. At Zion Girls Academy, we are committed to reducing THAT 36%!
I founded Zion Girls Academy out of necessity and neglect. I understand their struggle, and I realized there is NO OTHER PROGRAM in the Sacramento region dedicated to solely serving this overlooked population and the unique needs of daughters who face parental incarceration.
We have partnered with Project Rebound and Prison Fellowship Ministries to
guarantee that each young lady in our cohorts will benefit from our FAITH-BASED, INNOVATIVE MENTORING PROGRAM.
At Zion Girls Academy, we do 3 things:
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WE PREPARE them for higher education,
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WE HELP them overcome social stigmas, and
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WE ENGAGE them in civic action.
Let’s do one thing together, let’s BREAK THE CYCLE one daughter at a time!
Ms. Dawn
Our Leadership Team
The Board & Advisors
The Board of Directors for Zion Girls Leadership & Collegiate Preparatory Academy comprises dedicated professionals, entrepreneurs, and advocates who share a deep commitment to empowering young women with incarcerated parents. They provide strategic oversight, ensure financial accountability, and guide the organization’s mission to break cycles of incarceration. With expertise in education, nonprofit management, social services, and community engagement, the board collaborates to develop impactful programs and build sustainable partnerships. Their collective vision drives the academy’s efforts to foster leadership, resilience, and opportunity for the next generation of changemakers.
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