A nonprofit girls-only organization Girls Inc. Westchester, which inspires all girls to be “Strong, Smart and Bold,” recently announced that Dr. Sharlise Smith-Rodriguez will join the organization as executive director beginning Nov. 1. An experienced and dedicated leader in higher education, she has focused her career on student affairs, serving in a variety of administrative positions at Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York.
Smith-Rodriguez earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from SUNY-Purchase in Purchase, her master”™s degree in elementary education and her Doctor of Education in educational leadership with a concentration in higher education, both from Manhattanville College.
“”¦There has never been a more important time to address the inequality that still exists for girls and women. Girls Inc. Westchester creates evidence-based programming that enables us to unleash the true potential of every girl. Sharlise”™s experience, passion and dedication to student success will enable us to broaden our reach and expand the depth of our programming to all girls throughout Westchester,” said Girls Inc. Westchester Board Chair Fiona Bruder.
