Exceptionally Me

Mentoring Program

“We’ve got to have a legacy of leadership. We’ve got to bring along with us a generation of black women who are going to confront twenty-first-century realities.”

Jewell Jackson McCabe,
First National Coalition of 100 Black Women National President

What Is The Exceptionally Me Mentoring Program?

The Exceptionally Me program is a girls-only, safe space gathering that meets weekly. A typical session features a guided conversation and activity led by our mentoring team. Sessions might address topics related to school, relationships with family, friends and boys, careers, health or other pressing issues identified by our mentees.

The focus of our program is to create a safe environment that evokes critical thinking about life, leadership and sound decision making.

The Exceptionally Me program is dedicated to developing positive character traits and encourages self-accountability. It is important that our mentees learn valuable communication skills to help further develop independent leadership abilities. Through goal setting, our girls work on reaching tangible objectives. These skills are essential to success in school, work and life.

Our Curriculum

Mirror Mirror

1. Act Like A Lady
2. Self-LOVE
3. Building Confidence
4. Goal Setting 101
5. Wear Your Invisible Crown
6. Social Media

My Body, My Home

1. Personal Hygiene
2. Healthy Eating
3. Healthy Living
4. Zumba Fun
5. Let’s Cook
6. Mind, Body, and Spirit

G.I.R.L. Power

1. What Is STEM?
2. Black Girl ROCK out to TECH
3. Cracking the Code
4. Financial Literacy
5. Blue Print I
6. Blue Print II

Our Program

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., Metropolitan Washington, DC Chapter has partnered with the Columbia Heights Education Campus to continue our Exceptionally Me program. Together, we are committed to the empowerment of young girls through strong leadership and mentorship. Chapter members are accomplished professional women from various industries and leadership levels.

Our mentors are highly motivated, women from diverse backgrounds and career paths focused on life and academic excellence. All mentors have completed fingerprinting and undergone a criminal background check.

What, When & Where

Our 9-month long program runs from October to June and is for middle and high school girls from all socio-economic backgrounds. Each month features sessions that are facilitated by mentors participating alongside the mentees. These enriching sessions focus on key life development skills while integrating STEM throughout the program.

To learn more about Exceptionally Me, contact education@ncbwdc.org.