Uploaded October 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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At our Celebrate Your Sisterhood event in NYC, graduated STF Scholar (and STF Fellow) Ellie Kaaya took the stage in conversation with actress and advocate Monique Coleman.

Ellie speaks about meeting Michelle Obama at the launch of the Girls Opportunity Alliance, what she's overcome to pursue her education, and how she's paved the way for female leaders at her old high school. Hear more from Ellie and her story: youtube.com/watch?v=msyD9-xgJQk

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