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Vision

Research has shown that exposure to female Pretty In Pink was founded by the Dr Shaunte McFarland
role models can increase girls’ sense of be-
longing, reduce self-doubt, and motivate them
to aspire to similar roles. It is our hope that
through Pretty in Pink, Empowerment Acade-
my for Girls, they will accomplish these goals
and become confident young women who

will make an impact in our society. Pretty in
Pink(PIP) uses reputably effective approaches
About Us Core Values to empowerment, including: consistent men-

torship, positive role models, supportive peer
groups, interactive teaching methods, cultural-
ly specific programming, gender specific pro-
gramming, and experiential education. PIP is
Pretty in Pink, Empowerment Academy for 3 Inspire and promote self-love, self- intended to be relevant to all girls. But all girls
Girls is an intervention faith-based, society of esteem, and motivation. are different! We know it. We love it.
distinguished young ladies that aim to pro-
mote and maintain high standards of positive 3 Develop life skills, healthy coping skills, Krystal Robinson serves as the Director of Dr Shaunte McFarland Middle Pink
and decision-making skills.
girlhood. Operations for the state of Pennsylvania, in
3 Teach girls to love their bodies which there are currently two chapters Erie,
Purpose 3 Inspire girls to further their education. and Pittsburgh, and yes we welcome more!
While both chapters hit a pause phase in the
3 Teach girls to deconstruct media 2018-2019 year, we are resuming digitally as a
images. result of Covid 19 and committed to the vision

The purpose of Pretty in Pink, Empowerment 3 Discover commonalities and celebrate and mission of the P. I. P program.
Academy for Girls is to provide a quality, differences
unique opportunity to engage girls in positive 3 Expose girls to educational and cultural
programming and connect them with mento- opportunities.

ring opportunities. The goal of working with
girls at the critical ages of adolescence is to 3 Extol the importance of community
help them develop self-esteem, life skills, service. Please visit our website, or Facebook page, for more information on how to get your daughters
and affirmative motivations so that they are 3 Help girls develop leadership skills and involved, or how you can help!
equipped with the tools to help them achieve life-long friendships.
their goals and avoid getting into strife as they Krystal Robinson, Pretty in Pink Empowerment Academy
physically and developmentally mature; es- Director of Operations Pennsylvania
Prettyinpinkpennsylvania@gmail.com
pecially before and as they are entering their
teenage years and high school. Prettyinpinkerie.com