Our History and Mission

In January 2010, Shaquira Robinson approached her counselor Ms. Paillere about a problem that she noticed within her high school, Young Women’s Preparatory Academy (YWPA). All of the girls within her school had their own “cliques” and did not make room for anyone else from another “clique” to join them. This led to problems with the girls learning to accept each other’s differences, causing them to be segregated. The problem was overwhelming for Shaquira, but the idea of a “Girl Conference” took shape. The purpose of the conference would be to get the high school girls and take them away from their “cliques” in order to show them how to bond with different girls. Shaquira immediately took the initiative to make this happen, by gathering a committee of her peers and beginning the process.

 

After months of hard work, on May 26, 2010, the first annual Girl Talk 1 on 1 Conference took place. Over 150 girls from diverse backgrounds participated. After overwhelming feedback from surveys taken at the conference, this has become an annual YWPA event. After starting the legacy at Young Women’s Preparatory Academy, Shaquira took on this vision and extended the conference into her local community. In 2011 she established Girl Talk 1 on 1 into an official organization, Girl Talk 1 on 1, Incorporated.

 

Since then, Shaquira continued to grow Girl Talk 1 on 1 each year and provide additional services to reach more girls. As of 2018, Girl Talk 1 on 1 received 501c3 status as a tax-deductible organization. The Girl Talk 1 on 1 team continues to be consistent in serving girls, with the goal of increasing impact, making connections, and collaborating.

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