“It has been a privilege for me to mentor the next generation of female leaders while inspiring them to be strong, smart, and bold women.“
Sonya Ware-Meguiar, Empower’s Youth Serving Sector Representative, is a licensed clinical social worker with over 32 years of experience in the non-profit arena. She has been serving as the CEO of Girls Inc. of Johnson County for nearly 14 years and still calls it her “dream job”.
Locally, Ware-Meguiar is a graduate of Leadership Johnson County and was inducted into the Beech Grove High School Hall of Fame in 2009. In addition to Empower Johnson County, she serves the community in many other initiatives including: Drug Free Johnson County, Johnson County Exchange Club, ASSIST Indiana, 100 Women Who Care of Johnson County, Aspire Economic Development + Chamber Alliance, and Franklin Chamber of Commerce.
When she is not serving her community and advocating for the betterment of Johnson County, Ware-Meguiar enjoys golfing and spending time with her husband and son.
We asked Ware-Meguiar to share with us how Empower Johnson County impacts her work with Girls Inc. of Johnson County and her other roles within our community. We invite you to watch what she had to say about Empower below.
How do the missions of Girls Inc. of Johnson County and Empower Johnson County align?
Sonya shares how youth substance prevention plays a role in both Empower Johnson County and Girls Inc. of Johnson County’s missions and shares information about the current programming that Girls Inc. provides.
What makes you most excited about the partnership between our organizations?
Sonya shares about the impact both Empower and Girls Inc. have on the youth of our community.
Is there an Empower accomplishment that stands out to you?
Hear what Sonya thinks is Empower’s biggest achievement so far and how youth in our community benefit from those accomplishments.
What do you want to see Empower Johnson County do over the next five years?
Sonya shares her goals for Empower Johnson County over the next five years and how she feels Girls Inc. of Johnson County can help us reach those goals.
What would you say to someone who’s curious about Empower Johnson County?
Sonya shares her advice on joining Empower Johnson County.
More About Girls Inc. of Johnson County
Girls Inc. of Johnson County has been providing safe, quality, and enriching after school and summer programs for the young women in our community for 75 years. Located in the heart of Franklin, Indiana, Girls Inc. serves over 400 girls through daily after school programs and summer day camp. Girls Inc. responds to the changing needs of girls through research-based programs and public education efforts that empower girls to understand, value, and assert their rights.
Girls Inc. of Johnson County is currently in phase four of their Capital Campaign which includes a remodel to transform the original, small, outdated kitchen in their building into a teaching kitchen and science lab. This transformation will provide endless program opportunities for girls to learn about science and how to prepare healthy and nutritious meals and snacks.
To learn more about Girls Inc. of Johnson County visit girlsincjc.org and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Upcoming Events:
Summer Camp 2022 sign-ups launch in January. Sign up early to secure your spot!
Girls Inc. of Johnson County provides a summer day camp program for girls ages 5-18 years old in Johnson County. There are two camp locations for 2022.
- Girls Inc. of Johnson County Center at 200 E. Madison Street, Franklin, IN 46131
- John R. Drybread Edinburgh Community Center at 100 E Main Cross St, Edinburgh, IN 46124
To sign-up visit their website or call (317) 736-5344.