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Girl Rising is a girls' education non-profit with a mission to use the power of storytelling to change the way the world values girls and their education. We've been delivering evidence-based education programs for more than a decade, equipping girls with vital life skills and building supportive allies around them. Educating girls is one of the world’s very best investments—transforming lives and unleashing positive ripple effects across families, communities, and nations. 

Christina Lowery, CEO, Girl Rising (she/her/hers)
Christina leverages her decade-plus worth of experience in documentary film to lead Girl Rising in using storytelling as an engine of social awareness and change. In 2009, she helped found Girl Rising and, eight years later she led its transition from a film production company to a non-profit. Based in Chatham, NY, Christina is responsible for the strategy and execution of Girl Rising’s expanding work around the globe including the production of new films and other media, implementation of Girl Rising’s programs and ongoing engagement with public and private sector partners, foundations, media partners, educators, and grassroots supporters. Christina was part of Aspen Institute's 2022 SOAR Fellowship. She holds a B.A. in Comparative Literature from Brown University and a Masters in Community Planning from the University of Texas, Austin.

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