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LMHA Girls’ Leadership Academy
By Tricia Hall
Sojourner’s Truth Reporter
LMHA staff and volunteers invited 11 young ladies from
various LMHA properties for an overnight experience at
Maumee Bay State Park Lodge on April 18-19.
The Girls’ Leadership Academy agenda began with a two-hour
service project at Nightgale Harvest Food Pantry, in support
of Global Youth Day of Service and then lunch at Tony
Packo’s. Ohio State Senator Edna Brown served as keynote
speaker, and Audrey Johnson facilitated a series of
workshops which related to leadership methods.
“Our objective is to develop leadership abilities within
girls residing in public housing. We want to take advantage
of opportunities, available resources, and introduce them to
women in leadership positions,” explained Linnie Willis,
LMHA executive director, who conceived and oversaw the
implementation of the program.
This group of girls originally met over the summer and
resided on the UT campus for a weekend experience. These
girls were introduced to college students, who served as
team leaders and assisted participants with goal setting and
mentoring. Participants range in age from 14-18 years of age
and reside in various LMHA properties. |
