Empowering Girls. Building Leaders. Transforming Futures.
Our Mission
At Simply Girls Inc., we believe in the power of girls to change the world. By providing mentorship, leadership training, and educational support, we’re equipping girls from historically marginalized and economically disadvantaged backgrounds with the skills and confidence they need to thrive.
OUR PROGRAMS
STEAM
Hands on STEM experiences inspire girls to explore, solve problems and pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics fields.
Girls on the Move
Through exercise, education and healthy cooking, girls increase their understanding of health issues affecting them, their families, and their communities. They develop the motivation and practical skills to take charge of their health today and throughout their lives. They also increase their level of physical activity and view their bodies more positively. Finally, they are taught simple ways to cook and eat healthier. They are encouraged to practice at home with their families.
Media Literacy
Girls increace their awareness of the scope and power of the media and the effects of media messages on girls and women.
G.R.E.A.T.
Our reading success program, Girls Reading Enhancement Activity Time (G.R.E.A.T.) is designed to identify students who have difficulty reading and comprehending early, and provide them with an individualized reading assistance plan to meet their needs. Both students reading at and below their current grade level participate in our reading challenge program that incentivizes individual reading achievements.
Economic Literacy
Girls learn about money and the economy, including how to manage, invest and save money to become financially independent adults.
Education
Girls participate in daily programs that ensure all girls served will graduate from High School on time, ready for a post-secondary education and a 21st century career.
Leadership & Community Action
Girls build leadership skills and create lasting social change through community action projects with help from women in the community.
The Arts
Girls participate in a daily program that fosters creativity and provides outlets for self-expression.
Why it matters...
Your support changes this trajectory.
Girls from low-income families face significant barriers:
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In North Carolina, dropout rates are disproportionately high among Black, Hispanic, and Native American girls.
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Economically disadvantaged girls are twice as likely to face teen pregnancy and lower lifetime earnings.
Tanya Roper
Executive Director
A native of small-town in Linden, NC, Tanya Roper earned her Bachelor's of Science Degree in Sociology with a concentration in Social Work from Fayetteville State University and holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Strayer University. In 2004 Tanya started her journey working for some of the best youth organizations in the country. During undergraduate school she worked at the Boys and Girls Club of Fayetteville, NC for 5 years. After graduating she became a Lead Enrollment specialist for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle, which led to 14 years dedicated to their mission.
In 2018, Tanya was named the first Executive Director Simply Girls Inc., located in Harnett County, NC. Tanya wants to see all children succeed in life and is passionate about helping children and their families. She is overwhelmed with joy to be leading the charge to help young girls grow to successful women, and she seeks to leverage her passion, talents and experience to help grow Simply Girls Inc.
In her free time, Tanya enjoys reading, crafting, shopping, traveling and finding new adventures for her daughter, Symone, who she adores dearly. Because of Symone, she will always be committed to helping children.
Tiffany Rivera
Program Director
Born in Nurnberg, Germany, Tiffany has always had a life of traveling and visiting different states and countries. Leaving Germany at the age of 5, She resided in Texas for years as the youngest of 3 with her mother who is now an Army Veteran of over 15 years of active duty service. As a teenager, Tiffany has always been a spiritual writer at heart. Writing poems of encouragement and self-reflection was her way of dealing with family chaos and kept her uplifted. She pursued a number of professional interests including praise dance, music (plays 2 instruments), motivational speaker, host and magazine writer (for 3 women online magazines). Tiffany even interned for Fayetteville State University Radio Station Bronco-iRadio.
Currently, Tiffany resides in Spring Lake, NC with her son Elijah. Tiffany is the author of two published books, Ruined Womb and A Restored Womb, a veteran of the U.S Army Reserve for 8 years, a poet, and the current Youth Program Director at Simply Girls in Dunn, NC. Everyday Tiffany pushes to inspire, empower and encourage young lives!