Annie, a formidable advocate for disability rights, holds a deep love for her family, grassroots activism, and civil rights. Her enthusiasm for empowering girls and women with disabilities is evident in all her endeavors, reflecting her unwavering commitment to helping others rise.

Chrysanthemum is a proud disabled woman who educates about disability on her popular TikTok account. Chrys is  an EmpowHer Champion because she wants young girls to experience things that she wishes she had access to when she was younger, including a community of support and empowering programs!

Kieran is a proud disabled writer, activist, and mom of two fantastic girls. She's currently writing fictional disabled stories. Kieran wishes that an organization like Disability EmpowHer Network existed when she was younger and she cannot wait until her daughters are old enough to get involved in our programs! 

Opal is a graduate of our EmpowHer Camp Class of 2022 and also serves on the EmpowHer Camp Application Review Workgroup where she helps to decide who is accepted into EmpowHer Camp. Opal is always finding new ways to support and uplift others. ​​

Cait is an ASL interpreter, cat lover, and diehard Swiftie. After learning about Disability EmpowHer Network during a chance encounter at a Panera, Cait immediately knew that this was the organization for her. She's excited to dedicate her time and talents to help empower more disabled girls & women!

Hannah is a graduate of our inaugural EmpowHer Camp Class of 2022. Since graduating EmpowHer Camp, Hannah has finished high school and jetted off to Illinois where she is attending college. Hannah says that Disability EmpowHer Network changed her life & she wants to help others the way we helped her! 

Liz recently graduated with her Masters in Public Administration from SUNY Albany. She is a powerful disability rights advocate and a fantastic role model for disabled girls and women. Liz serves on our Social Media & Development Committees to help us spread our message and our love further!

Rebecca is an artist and creator in recovery who believes in healing though art. She was featured in our Disabled Women Make History & Art program and is a graduate of EmpowHer Expressions. She is hoping to use her artwork to help raise funds to uplift even more people!

Catie is a disability advocate with an unmatched personality. Catie is currently working to make South Florida more welcoming and fun for all people.  After participating in our EmpowHer Expressions public speaking program, Catie joined us at our Leadership Retreat. Catie loved the retreat & we love Catie! 

Johileny is a member of our board and served as a mentor in our EmpowHer Camp Class of 2023. Johileny helped her mentee to create a plan to make and distribute comfort kits to different community organizations that serve people with disabilities during emergency situations! 

As a young woman with a disability, Olivia aspires to make a meaningful impact on the St. Louis community and beyond, uniting the disability community through her writing and leveraging her exceptional communication and leadership skills. 

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Saphire is a dedicated member of our Social Media Committee and she also serves as a mentor in our EmpowHer Camp Class of 2025! After attending our Leadership Retreat in 2025, Saphire also joined our Leadership Retreat planning group for 2026!