NEW DIRECTOR AT GIRLS INC.

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.