Kelly Parisi
Kelly Parisi
boosts caring connect design exposed girls parent program self-esteem
We wanted to design a program that all girls could participate in, even if they don't have a parent in their life. We want them to connect with a caring adult; be exposed to the working world's opportunities in a way that boosts their self-esteem and motivation.
expanding kept program struck
The program struck a chord, so we just kept expanding it.
designing disney fishing girls letters pictures tons walt web
We get tons of letters about all the things the girls do that day. It can be anything from going up with an aerial photographer to take pictures of Walt Disney World, to going out on a fishing boat, or designing web sites.
confident determined found girls hit lose start until
What we found was that girls are strong, determined and confident until they hit adolescence, then, things start to change, and they lose some of that confidence.
believe boys
We believe if boys are included, it shortchanges the girls.
exposed girls involved learn lots majority owners range small wear wide workforce
This is not just a career-development day. Considering that the majority of our workforce is involved in a small business, it's important that girls be exposed to a wide range of jobs, and learn that small-business owners wear lots of different hats.