Event Recap
Girlhood Summit 2024

On November 2, 2024, the Ann Bancroft Foundation welcomed hundreds of girl-identifying youth and community members girls from across Minnesota to our Girlhood Summit, an empowering day filled with exploration, connection, and inspiration. Together, young women came together to engage in thought-provoking sessions, interactive STEM labs, and powerful mentorship circles, all while celebrating the strength of girlhood.
Highlights included:
- Trailblazers Rising Talks – TEDx-style presentations by youth, where emerging leaders shared stories of resilience, creativity, and dreams for the future.
- Panel of Firsts – A distinguished group of trailblazers, including prominent figures in sports, business, and social impact, shared their journeys, encouraging attendees to dream big and challenge limitations.
- STEM Labs and Workshops – Youth participants engaged hands-on in science, technology, and creative labs designed to spark curiosity and highlight future possibilities.
- Keynote Address by Hildie Edwards – 14-year-old Hildie captivated the audience with her vision and message on the power of youth to shape the world.
Our summit was a chance to celebrate the incredible potential of young women and reaffirm our commitment to supporting their journeys. Check out our photo gallery below to relive some of the day’s best moments!
Thank you to our speakers, volunteers, sponsors and partners, and especially the attendees who made this event truly unforgettable. We can’t wait to see what’s next for each of you.
Featured Speakers
Aadya Pandey
Aaliyah Murray
Adison Majsterski
Allison Barmann
Ann Bancroft
Dr. Anna Louise Bohlinger, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Ariana Lopez, PT, DPT
Ava (15) & Clara (10) Limberg
Ethelind B. Kaba
Dr. Gigi Chawla
Gretchen Sage-Martinson
Hildie Edwards
Ileini Hirt
Jennifer Baldwin
Jessica Hart
Jorja Wozniak
Dr. Karen Ruth-Jarmon
Lauren Skar
Mary Grove
McKenzie Moore
Morgan Kerfeld
Rebekkah Brunson
Reham Habib
Dr. Sara Gonzalez Rodriguez, PhD, LP
Thank You to Our Event Partners
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The Barry Foundation
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Delta Dental
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CHS Foundation
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Target
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Minnesota Historical Society
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Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
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F. R. Bigelow Foundation