About THE SUMMIT
Here at SisterGirl, we've spent years focusing in on the mental wellness of Black girls in independent schools by facilitating space for them to develop new bonds, engage in candid dialogue, and foster lifelong friendships through our annual summer retreat. After consulting with school counselors and educators in the field, it dawned on us -- supporting Black girls in PWI schools extends far beyond the student population we've been able to serve so far. That's where you come in! This year, we are holding our innaugural Sister Summit, and you are cordially invited.
In an interesting reversal of roles, Black women educators will learn from pearls of wisdom gained over the course of four summers and five cohorts of voices of teeneage girls. We've seen the emotion in your eyes, tremble in your voice, and passion in your heart when recounting stories and challenges of supporting Black students in PWIs. With that in mind, we've created this special opportunity for connection in the ways most resonate in our communities and history: through food, laughter, and sisterhood.
This summer, step into a day designed for Black women educators to connect, recharge, and find inspiration in the
very space that the Sister Circle unfolds, at SGCs cherished waterfront retreat home in King George, Virginia. Through a full day of interactive workshops and collaborative conversations, participants will explore practical strategies for strengthening teaching practice, leadership, and mental health in high-pressure school environments. Light bites are provided throughout the day, and the experience culminates in a crab feast, where participants can relax, connect, and celebrate community. The Sister Summit is a space to learn, share, and leave equipped to make an impact—both in your own practice and in your school.
So, what are you waiting for? Time to get cracking!
THE WORKSHOPS
"DEI Leaders as First Responders and Cementing a Circle of Support"
WORKSHOP 1
"Demystifying Core Values
And Cross-Cultural Application"
WORKSHOP 2
"If I Could Speak My Mind, Here's What I Would Say:
Healing Conversations Around the Black Educator Experience"
WORKSHOP 3
THE SPEAKERS
Mi’Chael N. Wright, PhD (she/they) is an equity-driven UX researcher, sociologist, and educator whose work centers belonging, care, and community for Black girls and women. With over a decade of experience across education, youth development, and research leadership, Dr. Wright partners with mission-driven organizations to design inclusive, identity-centered spaces—both digital and physical—where marginalized communities feel seen, supported, and heard. Their work blends mixed-methods research, digital ethnography, and trauma-informed practices. Dr. Wright earned their PhD in Sociology, with a minor in Developmental Psychology, from the University of Minnesota.
Domonique Henderson (she/her/hers) is a Compton, California native who graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Baylor University Garland School of Social Work with a Master of Social Work. Currently, she is a first-year doctoral student in UCLA’s Social Welfare program.
Throughout her work in the psychology and social work fields, she has gained significant experience in mental health, substance use, the prison population, children and adolescent population, LGBTQ+ populations, at-risk populations, international populations, and populations from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
Click here to read Domonique's latest publication, Black Girls’ Experiences of Invisibility in School.
Register Today!
Registration for the Sister Summit is now open. For any technical troubles, outstanding qustions, or summit suggestions, please reach out to info@sistergirlcollective.com.
- Sister Summit: Culture, Crabs, & Community ConversationFri, Jul 31Little Ferry Inn