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Community Connections

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Engaging Community Connections

Join us for a variety of events designed to foster connection and creativity. From author readings to open mic nights, our community events provide a platform for voices to be heard and stories to be shared.

Online Community Hub

Stay connected with fellow writers and mentors through our online community hub. Share your work, seek feedback, and participate in discussions to continue learning and growing outside of mentoring sessions.

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Community Studio

Our workshops bring together writers, artists, and professionals to explore new ideas and hone their craft. Whether it’s poetry slams or multimedia storytelling sessions, these collaborative experiences inspire creativity and innovation.

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Meet Our Staff

Aaryana Sharma

Aaryana Sharma is a sophomore in high school who loves writing poetry and reading comics. When she isn\'t juggling homework and writing, she can be found listening to rock or playing with her goldendoodle, Biscuit, and her mini labradoodle, Mocha.

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Aaliyana Garcia

Aaliyana Garcia is a bright senior that is obsessed with the art of theater and vocal performance. She loves indulging herself in books, astrology, fiction writing/poetry and performing arts. Her dream one day is to become a Broadway star in hopes of inspiring those to take the stage alongside her. She grew up in Washington Heights as a Cuban, Dominican, Puerto Rican that speaks no Spanish but is surrounded by her culture.

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A.N Wegbreit

Arielle is an enthusiastic educator who loves sharing her passions and helping others discover their own. She is currently a high school English/EAL teacher and librarian devoted to global perspectives and individual identity. She is constantly exploring, observing and growing—obsessively fangirling over anything from Taylor Swift to BTS or Ethan Hawke to Marissa Meyer. She wants to continue to open her own world with her involvement in Girls Write Now and hopes to help all those she meets find the fun in surrounding themselves with engaging books and endless possibilities.

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“I’ve been a mentor with Girls Write Now since 2023 and have really enjoyed supporting the mission and helping the next generation of writers, activists, researchers, thinkers, and creators. The joy I get from watching a mentee critically think through a problem, respond to a writing prompt, or present a lesson plan is so wonderful and continuously restores my faith in the power of mentorship and human connection. GWN is a great group with lots of fun events across all interests and professional staff that truly care about the mentees and the mentors. I’m grateful for the community fostered here.”

Sarah E. Bode Mentor

“As a first-time mentor with GWN, participating in this program has provided a meaningful sense of community and connection. I particularly valued the opportunity to engage with my mentee. Over the course of the program, we established a strong relationship rooted in trust and a mutual commitment to personal development. Supporting a student’s growth and witnessing their increasing confidence has been a deeply fulfilling experience.”

Ameena Rodriguez Mentor

“Joining GWN means joining a community of artists and writers, but most importantly joining a community of welcoming, supportive people who champion, encourage, and celebrate each other. Mentees and mentors alike benefit from enriching programs, exciting sessions, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth. GWN can be a life-changing experience: I know it has changed mine.”

Casey Cornelius Mentor

“After years of working with Girls Write Now, I can say without hesitation that mentorship through this program fills a gap in today’s workplace. Most organizations no longer have the time, structure, or training culture to truly teach people how to manage—how to listen, give feedback, navigate differences, build trust, and lead with clarity and empathy. Mentoring in the Journeys program develops exactly those skills. You learn how to work with people from different backgrounds, how to build confidence in others, and how to communicate with purpose. These are the foundations of strong management and effective leadership. It has been the single most important contributor to my own development across leadership roles, and I regularly encourage early-career professionals to become mentors for this reason. The value is immediate, practical, and lasting—for the mentor, the mentee, and the organizations they go on to lead.”

Anne Sanderson, Executive Leader, Strategic Communications & Engagement Mentor

“Girls Write Now has provided an unparalleled platform with support, tools, resources, and open communication. It’s been a collaborative, inspiring, joyful ride, and I feel lucky to be part of something so special!”

Stacie Rose, Award-Winning Writer, Editor, Producer & Director Mentor

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