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Yesgirlscreateinc

  • Home
  • About Yes Girls Create
  • Our Signature Events
  • Workshops & Programs
  • NYC DOE Vendor Schools
  • Our Sponsors
  • About WISELY
  • Enroll a Child
  • Create Her Well
  • Press
  • Podcast
  • Gallery
  • Contact Us

ABOUT US

"YGC is not about me but the little girl in me that yearned to dream and believe in big possibilities."


In 2018, Therese Myers founded Yes Girls Create (YGC) as a healing and loving space that she knew all young women needed.   It is a space meant to sparking innovation, develop lasting friendships, nurture leaders.  


As both a woman and a mother of three daughters, she understood the importance of encouraging our girls to tap into their greatness and provide them with tangible tools to accomplish their wildest dreams. Data showed that mentorship was at the heart of successful outcomes and that lives could be changed if a child had just one trusted adult in their lives.  The burning desire to connect with every little girl, hear their dreams, see the sparkle in their eyes began to drive her to create something her community needed. 


As she began to speak to other women about sharing the stories and gifts with the girls, she had a bigger epiphany. So many of the women had powerful stories' and could see themselves as the children that they wished to support. As she began to connect with each woman, she recognized that the transformation of living in greatness was a two way street between the adults and youth. Both would teach and both would learn. YGC was purposed to transform little girls lives as much as it was called to it was called to change the lives of our adult mentors, volunteers, and leaders.


Since its birth, YGC has created a powerful community of Dreamers and Doers. In addition to our membership and monthly programing, YGC has have brought our program to other non profit organizations, Girls Scouts of America, Churches, NYC  DOE Public school programs, birthday parties, and more! We look forward to our continued expansion both in person and virtual. 


 Seeing a need in our communities for nonprofit work in this area, we formed our organization to provide creative activities centered around self-esteem building of young girls. We connect with female leaders to help our girls imagine the possibilities.  

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Mentorship
Mentorship & Empowerment
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MISSION & VISION

Mission:  To unite girls through creative collaborative events, promote the creation of positive friendships, and enhance the creative spirit and self-esteem of girls under the auspice of "Empowering Her to Dream."  


Vision: That every young woman sees her dreams as viable and obtainable, has access to seeing successful adults that look like her, and has the concrete tools to manifest success in all aspects of life.


Mantra: "I am a girl who CREATES and

 I am GREAT!

LEADING WITH LOVE

Our Yes Girl's Create Team is comprised of dedicated and compassionate leaders who inspire young women to live in their greatness today and everyday.



EXECUTIVE BOARD

Mentorship & Empowerment & Non Profit
FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Therese Myers

Native New Yorker, wife, mother, mentor, author and all around creative woman, Therese is known for her ability to help others reimagine the possibilities.  With a Master's Degree and 20+ years of corporate and leadership experience, Therese inspires and leads both teams and individuals to success daily.

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Mentor
SECRETARY

Shantee Gordon

Mother, mentor, innovator, creator, Shantee is best known for her ability to help others find creative ways to express self. She has 20+ years experience in both youth development and creative arts. Her favorite quote is "Sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast." - Alice in Wonderland

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TREASURER

Michelle Taylor

  •  Michelle Taylor is a youth empowerment advocate with over 20 years of experience in the financial industry and 10 years supporting students in the Nassau County School District. She is committed to helping young people build confidence, financial awareness, and a strong foundation for the future. 

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Operations Director

Crystal Windham

Christian, wife, mother, dog-mom, differently abled, and creative mind, Crystal is known for her tenacity and ability to help others win or learn. She has 20+ years as a ministry leader (including Choir Director, and bible class teacher) and jewelry specialist. Her passion is helping people see the best in themselves.

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Resident Volunteers

Bonita Knowles

Bonita Knowles

Bonita Knowles

Volunteer

Lynette Means

Bonita Knowles

Bonita Knowles

Empower & Volunteer

Danielle Myers

Bonita Knowles

Danielle Myers

Mentor & Empower

Desiree Myers

Desiree Myers

Danielle Myers

Empower & Mentor

Erma Wyse

Desiree Myers

Erma Wyse

Mentor

Our 2025-2026 Sponsors/Partnerships


    2025-2026 Experience Leaders

    One of Yes Girls Create's core pillars is to connect girls with creative women who look like them. Our youth members are immersed in a nurturing environment that supports positive relationships with peers and adults. In our dynamic workshops, our experience leaders share their stories as well as teach the girls hands on skills in their professional fields. In this way, the youth members are exposed to a variety of creative pathways, create a confidence in their own abilities, and know that they too can make their dreams a reality.  Yes "You Are Girls Who Create and You Are Great."

    2025-2026 Experience Leaders

    • Coco Puzzles https://cocoapuzzles.com/collections/frontpage
    • Alexandra Denis, Avalah Beauty, www.avalahbeauty.com
    • Eurila Cave - www.eurilacave.com
    • La Shondra Jarvis Woven Intent, https://www.wovenintent.com/
    • Stacy Be Photography, www.stacybephotography.com
    • Tiyanna Washington, Therapist www.tspeaksnyc.com/
    • Ebony Sojourner  Disrupt Media- www.disruptmedia.org
    • Lisa Robertson, I am Yogi Studios, Founder www.iamyogistudio.com
    • Clarisa James  - Divas For Social Justice https://www.divasforsocialjustice.org/
    • Marsha Guerrier www.hersuitespot.com
    • Willie Mae Rock Camp www.williemaerockcamp.org/





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