Girls on the Run of Los Angeles County

We're proud to introduce our community to our newest GOTRLA board members! Meet Allison Berquist. Allison?is an an associate attorney at Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, where she provides advice and counsel on a variety of issues for california schools. Prior to her legal career,?Allison?served as a teacher in both?Los Angeles and New York through both Teach for America and the UCLA Center X Teacher Education Program. Allison?has her JD from Pepperdine University, a Masters of Education from UCLA, and a Bachelors degree from Union College.?As a former collegiate track and cross country athlete and 8-time marathoner, she was drawn to GOTR through both her passion for running education.?In addition to GOTR,?Allison?is also volunteers with Back on My Feet Los Angeles and serves as an alumni mentor through Pepperdine’s Preceptor Program.?Welcome, Allison!

We're proud to introduce our community to our newest GOTRLA board members! Meet Alicia Elliott. Alicia?has gained expertise in accounting, finance & strategy over her 15+ year career working at EY and Bain & Company, globally recognized professional services firms. She currently serves as CFO at O Positiv, a women's health startup based in Santa Monica.?Alicia holds a BA in Business Economics & Accounting from UCSB, as well as an MBA from The University of Chicago, Booth School of Business.?Welcome, Alicia!

We're proud to introduce our community to our newest GOTRLA board members! Meet Daphne Fan. Daphne is a finance and strategy leader with over a decade of experience working at industry-leading companies like Deloitte, Hulu, Who What Wear, and Fear of God. Currently at Fear of God, she leads the brand’s expansion into China and plays an instrumental role in bringing key partnerships, such as its collaboration with the NBA, to life. Daphne holds a BA in Business Administration from the University of California, Irvine, where she also serves on the Board of the Dean’s Leadership Circle at the Paul Merage School of Business. Welcome, Daphne!

We're proud to introduce our community to our newest GOTRLA board members! Meet Ribka Fox. Ribka has 25+ years of HR leadership experience in a variety of industries. She started her career as an engineer with Hughes Missile Systems Co. (now Raytheon) and GM, before transitioning into HR leadership for organizations such as Honeywell, Quest Diagnostics, and The California Endowment. Ribka now works as an Independent CHRO & Executive Consultant, providing HR leadership and strategic advisory services to values-driven organizations and clients. Ribka holds a BSE in Mechanical Engineering and a BA in English Literature from the University of Michigan, as well as an MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. She is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), holds Six Sigma Greenbelt certification, sits on the UCLA HR Roundtable (HARRT), and is a member of MENSA International. She also has served on the boards for several non-profits, including EmpowHer Institute and The University of Michigan Ross Women in Business Alumni Association. Welcome, Ribka!

We're proud to introduce our community to our newest GOTRLA board members! Meet Meg Ocampo. Meg is a Client Success Manager at Samsung who is originally from the South Bay. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications, with an emphasis in Advertising, from Boston University, and recently graduated from USC with a master’s in Communication Management. Meg is actively involved in the West Coast Leadership Development Committee at She Runs It, which champions women in marketing, media, and tech. A passionate runner, she has completed the LA and Chicago Marathon. She also enjoys immersing herself in literature and attending Spanish lessons. Welcome, Meg!?

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Girls on the Run of Los Angeles County is seeking a dedicated, dynamic Executive Director! Visit the link below for more details and to apply:

?? Today’s the day! Our first week of the season is here, and we couldn’t be more excited to kick off another incredible journey with our GOTRLA girls! ? Get ready for fun, friendship, and empowering moments that will carry us across the finish line—one step at a time! ?? Let’s go, team! ?? #GirlPower #FirstDayMagic #GOTRLA

?? Don’t miss out! ?? The season kicks off on 9/30, and spots are filling up fast! The needs of today’s girls have intensified, and our refreshed lessons are here to help. With our new curriculum, Hello, Mountain Mover! girls will build the confidence to believe in themselves, inspire others, and overcome tough challenges together. ???? Register your girl today and give her the tools to thrive this season! ??♀??? . . . Link in bio

Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana, Familia GOTR! The celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Mes de la Herencia Hispana) is 30 days of honoring the rich cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. This special month provides an opportunity for everyone to explore this Hispanic culture by recognizing the achievements of its people, elevating Hispanic voices, and supporting Hispanic businesses. Join us in turning the volume up on this celebration of Hispanic heritage in our society! . . . #HispanicHeritageMonth

A program that is engaging is a program that TRANSFORMS! At Girls on the Run, we know that when learning topics are relevant to participants, it enhances the overall experience and ensures every girl feels understood, makes connections, and forms memories. An engaging curriculum also creates a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where participants can raise their voices and share their stories. Will you use your voice and help lead our more relevant-than-ever curriculum as a volunteer coach? Learn more by visiting www.gotrla.org!