Quotes Heard 'Round the Office

Here at the Young Women’s Project, one of our core values is that our work be youth-focused and youth-led. Admittedly this is sometimes a challenge, for both the adult and teen staff.  But we are often reminded of the power that each of our youth possesses, and it’s an awesome experience watching them discover it.

To give you just a glimpse of what we’re privileged to witness every day, we’ve collected a few quotes from our teen staff about their experience with YWP.

“Now I’m going to be a trainer. I never imagined that was possible!”    - PHASE Staff Member on her biggest accomplishment this summer

“I’m a leader because I feel like the choices I’m making are the right ones, and I’m on the right path. I’m going to college and have convinced my friends to go too.”    - FCC Staff Member on her leadership skills

“I used to have a funky attitude. I know how to control it now, but still don’t let people walk over me. I’m more assertive, not passive and not aggressive. I changed my opinions about people and realize that they’re human too.”            - PHASE Staff Member on what she learned about herself

“[Social justice] is important because I care about other people… I like to see them doing things with themselves.”       - FCC Staff Member on what social justice means to her

We’re looking forward to spending more time with these young women and many others in the fall, and can’t wait to get to work!