Who We Are 

Founded in 2021, SHEKonnect brings practical life changing services to teen girls that have lost their mother. It has been reported by NIH (National Institute of Health) that more than 140,000 children under age 18 have lost a parent or caretaker in the United States. Also, in a poll of 1,000 high school juniors and seniors, 90% indicated that they experienced the death of a loved one.    These teens need mentors and trusted advisors to help them find ways to move forward without feeling invisible or alone.  SHEKonnect will provide the appropriate resources and leadership to ensure their challenges are supported.  Through our program, these girls can become fully prepared to lead a well-rounded and fulfilling life.  They will learn a range of important skills that will have a measurable impact in their lives, especially without the support of a mother. 

What We Do 

SHEKonnect will prepare girls between the ages of 13 and 18 to meet the challenges of adolescence and young adulthood through a series of essential life skills, interactive activities, and learning experiences that will help them to thrive emotionally, spiritually, and physically.   They will participate in countless important life skills that may include personal development, mentoring, bonding with other girls who have lost their mother, along with college and career related skills that will last them a lifetime.  They will be able to explore various options, pursue realistic goals, and make good sound decisions to allow them to thrive through transitioning into healthy, well-rounded, young ladies.

Our Founder

Deborah Grant has had a long career in Human Resources in multiple executive leadership roles.  She has partnered with large U.S. and global communities all over the world, where she has worked to successfully transform companies through mergers and acquisitions. Deborah has an MBA in Human Resources and has worked in the field of Hi-Tech and renewal solar energy companies. She enjoyed working in changing environments and connecting people to essential programs.

Deeply changed by the loss of her mother, she developed a program vision to empower teen girls who had lost their mother. The program is focused on teaching various life skills that if not learned could hold them back in the real world. With Deborah’s experience, she knew learning basic life skills could be the difference between success and failure.  Her goal is to prepare them for real life challenges by giving them access to tools to effectively deal with everyday living, build individual strength, and provide a clear path to opportunities and success as they transition into responsible adults.