Helping Black Girls to Believe They Can

We are excited to invite Kenisha Dennis to the mic. Since the age of 16, Kenisha has dedicated her efforts to helping Black girls see just how bright their futures have the potential to be. As a product of the magic that occurs when community leaders build programs that empower Black youth, Kenisha is establishing a world where every Black girl has access and exposure to free educational programming that ignites a desire to dream big.

From her experiences as a first-generation Jamaican-American, growing up in Queens, NY, came a desire to explore solutions that dismantle socio-economic barriers faced by Black women and girls. That desire soon became the origin of Black Girls Can Incorporated.

Since its inception, Black Girls Can Incorporated has redefined what access looks like for Black girls in America by providing an immersive, holistic curriculum that encourages high scholastic achievement, leadership development, and wellness. With its intentional programming, Black Girls Can Incorporated is equalizing the playing field– creating a safe space for Black girls to be seen, heard, and recognized. 

By day, Kenisha works as a results-driven marketing leader and brand storyteller at Meta. She holds over 10 years of experience developing strategies that optimize and drive business objectives and revenue. Kenisha obtained a Master’s degree in Public Relations and Integrated Marketing from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Bridgeport.

In this episode, we will discuss how working in the STEM space has boosted her organization’s work, getting organized and creating a strategic plan to establish a succession plan, and the tough experiences that caused setbacks and what lessons were learned.

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