She Leads: Strong Smart and Bold Women of San Diego

Former Honorees Include:

2021

Saundra Pelletier
Donna DeBerry
Nora Vargas

2022

Maritza Diaz
Kim Folsom
Janessa Goldbeck

2023

Sylvia Mah
Amy Dobecki
Ellen Nash (Not pictured)

SHE LEADS: Strong, Smart and Bold Women of San Diego celebrates three women in our community each year for their contributions in business, government, education and for their work in advancing women and girls. They embody the Girls Inc. ideals of Strong, Smart and Bold:

STRONG. A strong woman knows that taking care of herself – mind, body, and spirit—is equally important as taking care of others. She is authentic, unafraid to show emotion, and does not apologize for who she is. She has overcome many challenges and is highly resilient.  She goes after what is important to her, guided by her values and integrity.

SMART. A smart woman knows that emotional and social intelligence are equally important as “book smarts” and she leverages her interpersonal savvy and diplomacy to affect change and make an impact on the world. She never stops learning or growing. She isn’t afraid to pursue fields that are traditionally male dominated.

BOLD. Boldness is fundamentally about confidence and courage. Bold women come in all shapes, sizes, and ages, from different backgrounds and cultures. A bold woman is a woman of strength and grace, who is clear about who she is, what she wants and where she is headed in life, and she is not afraid to stand up for her beliefs and take her place.