On May 2, 2013 Young Women’s Leadership Network (YWLN) held our 3rd annual CollegeBound Initiative (CBI) Celebration. We were so grateful to the three honorees: The Bezos Family Foundation, accepted by President Jackie Bezos, for helping youth put education into action; Mr. Bayo O... More Info
Students from The Young Women's Leadership School of Brooklyn were recently chosen as Grand Prize winners in the Speak Truth to Power student video contest. The grand prize winning video, chosen ou... Read Full Story
YWLN celebrated our 2012 (Em)Power Breakfast on September 21, 2012 at the Pierre Hotel in New York City where over 580 people gathered to support our students and to salute our esteemed honorees.&n... Read Full Story
On September 10, parents, teachers, and supporters joined founding co-principals, LeMarie Laureano and Devon Eisenberg, at the opening ceremony for The Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx,... Read Full Story
This year, we welcomed dozens of new role models from Blackstone who donated their time and talent to ensure that our students are successful. This invaluable support helps our students on their pa... Read Full Story
For first-generation-to-college students, the summer between high school and college and pose challenges to successfully enrolling. In spring and summer 2012, YWLN trained CBI alumni to provide coa... Read Full Story
In 2012-2013, the Coach Foundation is introducing nearly 2,000 young women to what it takes to be successful in college and careers through its support. Its leadership investment makes many opportu... Read Full Story