International Women's Day
2025-03-08
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.

IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere.

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First Ladies Family Network Circle Meeting
2025-03-11 19:00 - 20:15, 2025-04-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-15 18:30 - 19:30 UTC

Thursday Afterschool Meet-Up || Critical Conversations: Human Trafficking Awareness Workshop w/ DdM3 Consulting
2025-03-13 16:30 - 18:30
First Ladies of MMS, SMS, EDC and High School will meet from 4:30pm – 6:30pm
MMS & SMS hybrid. ED and High School meeting at ED chapter location.
Times Subject to Change

Make a Change Saturday || STEM GEMS Summit 2025
2025-03-15 09:00 - 15:30 | Spelman College
Empowering Girls at Spelman College.
Join us at the 9th annual STEM Gems Summit: Women Empowering Girls! This year’s theme is “What’s Your Superpower?” This event, in partnership with Spelman College and the Atlanta Science Festival, will enlighten, inspire, and empower our First Ladies middle and high school mentees to pursue careers in STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math!
We’ll meet exceptional women from a wide range of STEM careers and learn about their unique journeys that led to their respective careers. We’ll understand what they do, how they make a difference in the world, and how they help people using STEM. We’ll walk away with advice, guidance, and to-do’s specific for girls and young women to help jumpstart our STEM journey.
2025 STEM Gems Summit Speakers include:
Stephanie Espy – Chemical Engineer, BS – Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MS – University of California, Berkeley, MBA – Emory University, Author and Executive Director of STEM Gems and CEO of MathSP Academic and Test Prep Coaching
Celene Craig, MPH, MS – Biologist and Public Health Scientist, BS – Spelman College, MS – Rush University, MPH – Morehouse School of Medicine, Health Communications Specialist at the CDC
JaNise Jackson, PhD – Chemist, BS Texas Southern University, PhD Clark Atlanta University, Research Scientist at Emory University
Brigitte Collier, D.Sc – Cybersecurity Expert, BS Morris Brown, MS DeVry , MBA Clayton State, PhD Marymount University, Corporate Cybersecurity Manager at Truist
Ava Flanigan – Computer Scientist, BS Spelman College ’27, Former Software Robotics intern at Nvidia and incoming CS Intern at Cisco
Gloriana Teh – Chemical Engineer, BS – Calvin University, MBA – Boston University, Former Manufacturing Process Optimization Engineering Manager at Lonza,
Owner of Claritas Consulting & Coaching
Andrea Foard, AICP, LEED AP – Civil Engineer, BS – University of Alabama at Birmingham, MS – Georgia Tech, MS – Georgetown University, Director of Mobility and Urban Development at Cincar Consulting Group
Elva Fernandez Sanchez – Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Expert, BS – University of Utah, Oracle Certification – George Brown College, Senior Product Manager at Microsoft
Aliyah Gamble – Software Engineer, Studied – Georgia State, Kennesaw State, and Digital Crafts, DevSecOps Engineer formerly at T-Mobile and Cigna
Parking is available at the parking deck near the entrance to Spelman College. From the parking deck, walk to the Spelman College Science Center.
The event will be in the NASA Auditorium in the Science Center. Volunteers will be visible to direct you. Please see the campus map for more information.

Afterschool Meet-Up with NCBW 100 II The Future is Ai (Meeting Moved Forward to Tuesday March 18)
2025-03-18 16:45 - 20:00
First Ladies will meet with the National Coalition of 100 Black Women for this event.
Bus transportation provided at MMS Chapter location. Pick up/Departure at 4:45pm
Professional Attire: First Ladies Polo Shirt

Scholarship Committee Meeting
2025-03-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-20 18:30 - 19:30

Atlanta Black College Expo
2025-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 | cobb galleria
Join us for the 22nd Annual Atlanta Black College Expo™! Come meet with colleges, including HBCUs. Students bring plenty of copies of your Transcript to Get Accepted on The Spot! Attend informative seminars on Financial Aid and Scholarships. HOW to START a BUSINESS! The 411 for the Student Athlete, REAL TALK…. College vs High School. Whether you’re a High School Student or a COLLEGE Transfer Student, or an underclassman, this expo is for the whole family. Even if you are an Adult Learner looking for opportunities, you can find it at the Black College Expo.
Benefits
‍- Get Accepted to Colleges on the Spot
– College Application Fees Waived
– Get Scholarships on the Spot
– Informative Seminars and Workshops
– Jobs, Internships, & Career Information
– Resource Center just for College Students & College Grads
Email info@ncrfoundation.org.
https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/ncrf-events/events

Thursday Afterschool Meet-Up || High School Guest - Lady Chelsea Phillips (Mentor At Large)
2025-03-27 16:15 - 18:45
First Ladies of MMS and SMS will meet from 4:15pm – 5:30pm
First Ladies of EDC will meet from 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm
High School First Ladies will meet from 5:30pm-6:45pm with Entrepeneur & Mentor At Large Lady Chelsea Phillips at a Private Venue.

Cajun Beats and Eats Festival
2025-03-29 | Georgia International Horse Park

Signature Event || First Ladies Annual Women Behind the Civil Rights Movement Tour (Tentative)
2025-03-31 - 2025-06-28
Out of State

First Ladies Team Meeting (Preceded by a C.O.R.E Team Meeting)
2025-04-01 18:00 - 20:15
CORE Meeting: 6-7
Team Meeting: 7-8:15

Thursday Afterschool Meet-Up (Last In-Person Meeting for School-Year)
2025-04-03 16:00 - 19:00
First Ladies of MMS and SMS will meet from 4:15pm – 5:30pm
First Ladies of EDC will meet from 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm
High School First Ladies will meet from 5:30pm-6:45pm.

Make A Change Service Saturday
2025-04-05

Spring Break
2025-04-06 - 2025-04-13

No Meeting Due to Spring Break
2025-04-10 16:15 - 18:45

Thursday EOY Rehearsal
2025-04-17 08:15 - 18:45
First Ladies of SMS meets every 3rd Thursday at 8:15am on this day
First Ladies of MMS will meet in the morning
First Ladies of EDC will meet from 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm
High School First Ladies will meet from 5:30pm-6:45pm.
Schedule Subject to Change

Resurrection Weekend/Easter Holiday
2025-04-18 - 2025-04-20

Thursday EOY Rehearsal
2025-04-24 16:15 - 18:45

In Person EOY Rehearsal (Tentative)
2025-05-01 16:15 - 18:45
First Ladies of MMS, SMS, ED and High School Rehearsal

Signature Event || End of Year Scholarship Awards Banquet
2025-05-04 15:30 - 18:00 | Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter
PURPOSE…FAMILY…COMMUNITY…EDUCATION
Join the First Ladies Youth Leadership Foundation, Inc., the Hill Legacy Center, the Wanda Lynette Hill Scholarship Foundation, and the Melanin Queens Foundation for Change at this all-white affair to recognize the achievements of our middle and high school students from the metro Atlanta area who have completed 21-weeks of afterschool training and equipping in: leadership, etiquette, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, high school, college, career readiness and much more.
Ticket Price Includes:
Pre-event Showcase Delivered by Participants
3-Course Brunch
Music by C Sharp
Appropriate All White Attire:
White Business Suit
White Sunday or Spring Best Dress
Pearl Jewelry and Suite Ties are Encouraged
Seating is limited. Purchase your ticket here.

First Ladies C.O.R.E /Team Meeting
2025-05-13 18:00 - 20:15

Current Members Application Deadline
2025-07-01 23:59

First Ladies Virtual Parent Informational/Interest Meeting
2025-08-18 19:30 - 2025-08-20 20:30
Greetings New Interests!
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QhNeB6vwTHmXiAwR9JWA1Q
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The Scholarship Dinner
2025-08-23

Signature Event || The Interview Day
2025-09-13 11:00 - 14:00 | ZOOM
The interview process is not only a critical step in the First Ladies college and career readiness pillars, but it is also important for our rising leaders to develop “next level” professional soft skills required for success in the new AI era we live in.
Virtual Interviews take place via Zoom.
Attire: Business Professional

The Launch Retreat
2025-09-25 - 2025-09-28
Time to Launch into First Ladies SY25-26!
