Leading the Garden State
New Jersey Girls
Leadership Summit

Date: Friday, May 29, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Montclair State University

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What It Is: 

The Leading the Garden State: New Jersey Girls Leadership Summit is a statewide convening that brings together educators, nonprofit leaders, youth advocates, institutional partners, and girls-serving organizations to translate the findings of the New Jersey Girl Report into coordinated action. Hosted by Leading Young Women Network in partnership with the Girl Scouts of New Jersey, the summit is designed to strengthen collaboration, elevate scalable solutions, and center the voices and needs of girls across New Jersey.
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Who Should Attend: 

​This summit is designed for educators, counselors, school and district leaders, nonprofit and youth development professionals, policymakers, philanthropic and corporate partners, community leaders, and organizations committed to advancing opportunities for girls. A select group of youth leaders and panelists will also participate throughout the day.

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What to Expect: 

• A morning plenary discussion on the New Jersey Girl Report, Her Future In Focus, presented by the Girl Scouts of New Jersey.

• Interactive workshop sessions aligned with key focus areas from the report

• A keynote lunch conversation grounded in leadership, research, and action

• Cross-sector networking and relationship-building opportunities

• A featured youth voices panel: The Girls We Serve: The Voices That Matter

• Resource and partner tables highlighting programs, services, and opportunities across New Jersey

• A closing call to action and commitment moment for leaders serving girls

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