2026-2027 Program Snapshot
Grades
9 - 12
Cohort Size
10 Participants
Program Length
August 2026 - May 2027
Meetings
Monthly
Focus
Service. Leadership. Growth
Volunteer Hours
Verified
About LeadHer Initiative
LeadHer Initiative is a service-based leadership program designed to empower high school girls through community service, leadership development, mentorship, and personal growth.
Participants engage in monthly workshops, hands-on service projects, and verified volunteer opportunities throughout the school year.
Our Core Pillars
🌍 Service
Community service projects, volunteer opportunities, and verified service hours.
👑 Leadership
Leadership development, communication skills, teamwork, and responsibility.
🩷 Growth
Confidence building, goal setting, self-awareness, and future planning.
Why Join LeadHer Initiative?
✔ Earn verified volunteer hours
✔ Build leadership skills
✔ Participate in meaningful service projects
✔ Connect with mentors
✔ Increase confidence
✔ Strengthen scholarship and college applications
Program Schedule
August 18th– Information Session & Parent Orientation
September 8th–
October 13th–
November 10th–
December 8th–
January 12th–
February 9th–
March 9th–
April 13th–
May TBA– LeadHer Celebration & Recognition Ceremony
Service Is the Heart of LeadHer
LeadHer Initiative provides participants with meaningful opportunities to serve their communities through volunteer projects and service-learning experiences.
Founded by Brandy Michelle Matthews
Army Veteran • Nonprofit President • Mentor • Community Leader
LeadHer Initiative was founded by Brandy Michelle Matthews, an Army Veteran, Nonprofit President, Mentor, and Community Leader dedicated to empowering young women through service, leadership, and personal growth.
As President of Her Haven, a nonprofit organization serving young women, Brandy has a passion for creating opportunities that inspire confidence, leadership, community engagement, and personal growth in the next generation of female leaders.
Through LeadHer Initiative, she seeks to cultivate a heart for service, strengthen leadership skills, and empower young women to become active, engaged leaders within their schools and communities.