Ann Marie Bediako
In her junior year of college at Rutgers University Camden, Ann Marie joined Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey as a Program Facilitation intern with the Eureka! program. Her internship had a profound impact on her and inspired her to add a minor in General Management to her double major in Psychology and French. Even after her internship, Ann Marie continued to maintain a good relationship with Girls Inc. and, after graduating in 2024, was hired full-time as a Youth Violence Prevention Specialist.
What drew Ann Marie to Girls Inc. was the drive to empower individuals and the people she worked with during her internship. “Everyone was genuinely invested in the scholars’ lives and wellbeing, and even after my internship I found myself looking for opportunities for mentorship for the scholars subconsciously.” Ann Marie plans to continue to learn from her inspirational team members and empower others in a transformative way.
Some fun facts about Ann Marie are that she speaks Fante and French, and she’s traveled to over 7 countries!