Girls Write Now
Michelle C. is an experienced professional with a diverse background in customer service, administrative support, digital media, and writing. Currently serving as a Store Cashier at Key Food and a Graduate Student and Senior Administrative Assistant at Stony Brook University Graduate School, Michelle collaborates with researchers on communication and proposal development within the Computer Science department. Participation in Girls Write Now and completion of various internships, including roles at Stony Brook University's English department and the Office of State Senator Jessica Ramos, further showcase Michelle's expertise in digital communication, project management, and content creation. Michelle holds a Master of Arts in English Language and Literature from Stony Brook University and previously earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in English from both Stony Brook University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Girls Write Now
For almost 25 years, Girls Write Now has broken down the barriers of gender, race, age and poverty to mentor the next generation of writers and leaders. Together, our community channels the power of our voices and stories to shape culture, impact industries and inspire change. New York’s first writing and mentoring organization for girls and gender-expansive youth, we match underserved young writers from the five boroughs of New York City and across the US with women professional writers and digital media makers as their personal mentors. Our mentees publish in The New York Times, Newsweek, and BuzzFeed, have performed at Lincoln Center and the United Nations, and have earned hundreds of Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. 100% of Girls Write Now seniors are accepted to college. The organization has been distinguished three times by the White House as one of the nation’s top youth programs and twice by the Nonprofit Excellence Awards as one of New York’s top ten nonprofits. Reaching thousands, Girls Write Now is a founding partner of the New York City Council’s STARS Citywide Girls Initiative.