When girls learn to overcome self-doubt, they can increase their confidence and build strong self-worth.
THE ZGiRLS CURRICULUM™ DELIVERS PROVEN RESULTS
GROWTH FROM FAILURE
93% of girls said they now see their failures as opportunities to grow
CULTIVATE INNER STRENGTH
94% of girls said they have the strength to overcome difficult situations
INCREASE IN CONFIDENCE
83% of caretakers notice a significant increase in their child's confidence
GIRLS SHOULDN’T HAVE TO FEEL ALONE IN THEIR CHALLENGES
As a former U.S. Ski Team member and coach, Jilyne Jarvis saw first-hand how young girls were negatively affected by their self-doubt and unhelpful self-talk. She searched for an organization that could help improve their self-esteem, but found none.
Determined to fill this gap, she co-founded ZGiRLS to give girls the mental skills they need to knock down any internal barriers that hold them back from pursuing their dreams and passions. With the help of psychologists, the ZGiRLS Curriculum™ was built to equip girls with the power of confidence.
Now, girls never have to feel like they’re the only ones who struggle with the feelings of self-doubt or comparison. They have ZGiRLS.
ZGiRLS is the only nonprofit where middle school girls learn proven psychology-based methods from female professional athletes and Olympians
OUR MISSION
ZGiRLS equips girls with the tools and perspective they need to be confident, centered, and courageous.
OUR VISION
ZGiRLS creates a world where all girls and women live with zero limitations.
Meet our Champions
The powerful women who serve as guest speakers for The Confidence Program, female athletes championing mental health education for girls
Meagan Martin, American Ninja Warrior Champion, Pro Climber & ESPN Moderator
Natalie Allport, Pro Snowboarder, Crossfit Athlete & Mental Health Advocate
Sophia Foresta, Professional BMX Rider & World Champion
Jazmine Fray, Professional Track Runner for Under Armour
Kacey Bellamy, Professional & Olympic Hockey Player
Val Whiting, Professional Basketball Player & Confidence Coach
Brianna Decker, Professional Hockey Player, Olympic Gold Medalist
Lauryn Williams, Track & Bobsled Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist
Natasha Hastings, Track & Field Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist
Kendall Wesenberg, Skeleton Olympian
Kelly Dormandy, College Sports Director
Alana Nichols, Professional Basketball Player, Skier, Spring Kayaker, & Paralympic Gold Medalist
Phylicia George, Olympic Track & Field Olympian & Bobsleigh Olympian
Ashley Wagner, Professional Figure Skater, Olympic & World Medalist
Andrea Geubelle, Track & Field Olympian
Nicole Davis, Professional Volleyball Player, Olympic Silver Medalist
Karissa Cook, Professional Beach Volleyball Player
Jordie Karlinski, X Games Snowboarder
Beverly Yanez, Professional Soccer Player
Sage Steele, ESPN SportsCenter Host
Mirai Nagasu, Professional Figure Skater, Olympic & World Medalist
Kelsey Campbell, Olympic Wrestler
Renae Moneymaker, Hollywood Stunt Woman
Helena Scutt, Olympic Sailer
Aretha Thurmond, Track & Field Olympian
Lauren Barnes, Professional Soccer Player
Megan McJames, Olympic Alpine Ski Racer
Ashley Fiolek, X Games Motocross Gold Medalist
Lori Lindsay, Olympic Soccer Gold Medalist
Kristin Luckenbill, Olympic Soccer Gold Medalist
Katie Spieler, Professional Beach Volleyball Player
Shyra Ely-Gash, Professional Basketball Player
Bree Schaaf, Bobsled Olympian, Sliding Sports Analyst/Correspondent, ParaBobsled Coach
Hilary Bowen O’Dougherty, Professional Lacrosse Player and coach
Nicole Baxter, Professional Soccer Player
Victoria Garrick Browne, TED Talk speaker, podcast host, and former Division I Athlete
Ginny Gilder, Olympic Rowing Silver Medalist & Co-Owner of Seattle Storm
Rosie White, Olympic, Professional, and World Cup Soccer Player, Co-Founder of justb
Jennifer Fletcher, Professional Triathlete
Niveen Rasheed, Professional Basketball Player
Tyra Gittens, Professional Track Runner
AJ Andrews, Professional Softball Player
Sue Bird, Professional Basketball Player, Olympic Gold Medalist
Courtney Thompson, Olympic Volleyball Player, Olympic Silver Medalist
Dr. Seun Adigun, Olympic Bobsledder
Jace Pardon, Professional Beach Volleyball Professional, World Champ Medalist
Missy Franklin, Swimming Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist
Kaylin Richardson, Olympic Alpine Skier
Britt Eckerstrom, Professional Soccer Player
Stacey Griffith, Soul Cycle Founding Instructor
Alice Merryweather, Olympic Alpine Ski Racer
Devery Karz, Olympic Rower
Elli Reed, Professional Soccer Player
Summer Sanders, Olympic Swimming Gold Medalist
Kaitlyn Farrington, Olympic Snowboarding Gold Medalist
Gillian Apps, Hockey Olympic Gold Medalist
Jamie Subandhi, Badminton Olympian
Gabby Reece, Volleyball World Champion
Heather Larsen, Slackline Professional
Alison Powers, 1st American rider to be National Champion in all three disciplines of road cycling
Kelly Gunther, Olympic Speed Skater
Kate Hansen, Olympic Luger, 2014 Olympics, World Cup Champion, National Champion
Lizzy VanPatten, Professional Climbing Guide & Found of She Moves Mountains
Sarah Hendrickson, Olympic Ski Jumper
Heidi Strickler, Sports RD for endurance athletes, female athletes & RED-S
Laurenne Ross, Professional & Olympic Ski Racer
Meet the Team
Ashley Mitchell-Malveaux, Marketing & Communications Officer
Marley Martin, Gifts & Relationships Officer
Kayla Shim, Board Member
Daisy Williams, Board Member
Maddie Heye, Board Member
Kristin Leblanc, Board Treasurer
Courtney Caldwell, Educational & Curriculum Consultant
Joel Kampf, Executive Coach & Anti-Oppression Advocate Consultant
Dr. Kirsten Cooper, Psychology & Mental Health Consultant
Deidra Wolfe, Board Member
Meredith Sciarrio, Board Member
Monique Thees, Director of Programs & Fun
Jilyne Jarvis, Co-Founder
& Executive Director
Robin White, Board Chair
Astrid Staneff, Vice Board Chair
LaVonne Dorsey, Executive Coach & Leadership Development Consultant
Alyssa Goodchild, Board Member
Becky Stoneman, Board Member
Laura Meserole, Board Member
Shauna Murphy Cour, Board Member