MISSION

Girls Rock NC is a nonprofit organization that empowers girls and women, through creative expression, to become confident and engaged members of our communities.

Girls, ages 7-16, form bands, attend workshops in teamwork, body confidence, zine-making, DIY clothing, recording, Tech Talk, songwriting and more, and are supported as they speak up and share their experiences. We’re part of the international Girls Rock Camp Alliance, helping each other stay true to our mission–empowering girls! Close to 1,500 girls around the globe will have the rock camp experience in 2012. We also host Women’s Rock Retreats to offer adults who identify on the female spectrum the chance to rock out as well!

NO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE OR INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL OUR PROGRAMS!

We’re here to help mentor girls as they become confident, expressive young women. This is a true feminist movement that you can be a part of! Join us for all of our upcoming events, or contact us to volunteer or donate.

 

STAFF

Meredith Hancock, Executive Director

Meredith Hancock served as a volunteer with Girls Rock NC for 3 years prior to becoming Executive Director in 2011. She has experience with grassroots organizing in several regions of the US and has worked in the social work field for 12 years, including currently owning a private therapy practice as a clinical social worker. Meredith has been involved in music scenes throughout the US since her late teens and currently plays drums, guitar, and sings. She wishes Girls Rock camps had existed in her childhood but is determined to offer the experience to as many girls as possible now!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A great big THANKS to Beth Turner for acting as interim E.D for over a year!  You ROCK!!!

BOARD of DIRECTORS

Nicki Charles, Chair

Antonia Peters, Vice-Chair

Tatyana Blankenship, Treasurer

Trudy Smith

Jameta Barlow

Fran Parrott