Our Mission
Girl Collective, Inc. is dedicated to empowering girls through mentorship, education, and community support. We aim to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and create opportunities that enable girls ages 11–18 to thrive and reach their full potential.
We're building a movement — and we need mentors, donors, and community champions to make it happen.
"Every girl deserves a mentor, a champion, and the chance to lead boldly."
Girl Collective was founded to empower girls through mentorship, leadership development, and meaningful opportunities. We are in our founding stage — and this is your chance to be part of building something lasting.
Our mission is to create safe, inspiring spaces where girls can learn to lead confidently — and we're just getting started. We're actively seeking mentors, volunteers, and donors to help us grow.
Join Our CommunityKaren Hatten
Founder, Girl Collective, Inc.
I grew up in suburban Chicago, and even then I saw what happened when girls didn't have access to mentorship or strong role models — potential left unrealized, confidence left undeveloped, and leadership left untapped. When I moved to Texas, I saw the same need. I watched girls struggle not because they lacked ability, but because no one had ever shown them what was possible or told them they were capable of becoming future change-makers.
That need — the absence of structured mentorship and leadership opportunities for girls in this community — is exactly what Girl Collective, Inc. was built to fill. I founded this organization with one powerful belief: every girl deserves a mentor, a champion, and a community that sees her potential.
"We believe every girl deserves the confidence, support, and opportunity to learn to lead boldly."
— Karen Hatten, Founder
These values drive every decision we make as we build Girl Collective from the ground up.
Leadership
Empowerment
Community
Mentorship
Opportunity
These are the programs we're building — and we need mentors, facilitators, and donors to bring them to life. Get involved and help us launch.
One-on-one and group mentorship pairing girls with accomplished women across industries who guide, inspire, and champion their growth.
Skill-building sessions and workshops designed to equip young women with the tools, confidence, and knowledge to excel in any field.
Reaching girls across the community through events, partnerships, and grassroots initiatives that create access and opportunity.
Connecting girls ages 11–18 with peers, mentors, and inspiring role models through events and experiences that build lasting relationships and open doors to new opportunities.
Programs specifically designed for young girls to build self-esteem, discover their strengths, and cultivate leadership skills early.
Ways for community members, mentors, and professionals to give back — and make a direct impact in the lives of girls and women.
We are actively recruiting mentors, volunteers, donors, and community partners. There is a role for everyone — and every contribution makes a difference.
We are actively looking for mentors, facilitators, and event volunteers. Your time and talent can change a girl's life — sign up today.
Volunteer With UsWe are seeking corporate sponsors, community organizations, and mission-aligned businesses to partner with us and help fund our programs.
Become a PartnerBe the first to know when we launch programs, events, and mentorship openings. Join our mailing list and become part of the founding community.
Sign Up NowWe are building our programs from the ground up — and every dollar donated goes directly toward creating mentorship opportunities, leadership workshops, and safe spaces for girls to thrive. Be a founding donor.
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Events are coming soon! Sign up below to be the first to know when we announce workshops, meetups, and community gatherings.
We're planning leadership workshops, community meetups, networking nights, and more. Be the first to know when they're announced.
Notify Me When Events DropWe're just getting started — and the first stories written in Girl Collective will be yours. Whether you're a mentor, a mentee, a donor, or a volunteer, your impact will shape this community from day one.
Your story of giving back — of showing up for a girl who needs a champion — could be the first one we tell. Mentors are the heart of Girl Collective.
Sign Up to Mentor →You could be one of the first young women to go through our programs — and one day, share how it changed everything for you. Your journey starts here.
Apply to Join →Founding donors make it all possible. Your contribution will be part of the origin story of an organization built to last — and built to change lives.
Donate Now →"We believe every girl deserves the confidence, support, and opportunity to learn to lead boldly."
— Karen Hatten, Founder
We are looking for mentees, mentors, donors, volunteers, and partners. Tell us who you are and how you'd like to get involved — we'll reach out personally.
No spam, ever. Just community, opportunities, and inspiration.
Whether you're a mentor ready to give back, a girl ready to grow, a donor who believes in our mission, or a partner looking to invest in the next generation — we'd love to hear from you.
We typically respond within 24-48 hours.