A free summit uniting 6th-12th grade students for social justice & leadership workshops.
Homage to our Future Leaders
Grand Valley State University’s Gayle R. Davis Center for Women & Gender Equity hosts the Girls of Color Summit (GOCS) annually in conjunction with Women’s History Month. GOCS brings together over 250 students in grades 6–12 from schools across Michigan for a full day of interactive workshops.
The Summit provides a space for youth to build connections, develop leadership skills, and engage in social justice initiatives. Guided by local BIPOC leaders, this transformational event centers the experiences of girls, women, and gender expansive individuals of color. Together, we work to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders.
SAVE THE DATE!
SEVENTH ANNUAL GIRLS OF COLOR SUMMIT
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Friday, February 28, 2025
Grand River Room - KC 2204
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Registration & Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Information on Girls of Color Summit
2025 Itinerary
Coming soon!
Group Registration
Girls of Color Summit 2025 Group Registration coming soon!
Email us at [email protected] for any additional questions.
Non-Group Registration
Girls of Color Summit 2025 NON-GROUP/INDIVIDUAL Registration
Please be on the lookout for details on 2025's Girls of Color Summit and if you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]
Previous Schools
Check out the list of previous schools that attended the Girls of Color Summit event
Girls of Color Summit 2024 Recap Video
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TRANSFORMATION
*Company logo and word description of your company to appear in the program
*Logo recognition on the conference website and registration page
*Opportunity to provide a prize giveaway
*Social media post thanking sponsors
*Promotional table on site
EMPOWERMENT
*Company logo and word description of your company to appear in the program
*Logo recognition on the conference website and registration page
*Opportunity to provide a prize giveaway
*Social media post thanking sponsors
CONFIDENCE
*Name or Company logo recognition in the program and summit website
*Opportunity to provide a prize giveaway
Ways to Give
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Check:
Donations can be sent by mail to the following address:
Gayle R. Davis Center for Women & Gender Equity
Grand Valley State University
1201 Kirkhof Center
1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401
Your generosity means so much to us, and we’re grateful for your commitment to investing in future leaders. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need further information.
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Questions? Please contact us!
Please contact The Center for Women and Gender Equity's Assistant Director, Lariesha Lee, at [email protected] or (616) 331-2748.
Assistant Director, Lariesha Lee