Niwot High School Clubs - Spotlight on the Future Female Leaders Club

Niwot High School is host to over 60 student-run clubs, and one stand-out is the Future Female Leaders Club.

Niwot High School's Future Female Leaders Club (FFLC) is "an organization dedicated to empowering women and ensuring they have equal access to opportunities and resources, enabling them to pursue their dreams with confidence and determination. Our mission is to inspire and support young women, helping them build resilience, self-confidence, and a sense of purpose, so they can achieve success in all areas of life."

With the support of Niwot High School teacher Dr. Stephanie Polutchko, co-founders Anna Schnell and Tenzin Khando created the Future Female Leaders Club, where women can have a safe space to empower one another, share experiences, and work towards common goals with the help of their community.

In addition to Schnell and Khando, Paige Welch (Treasurer) and Juliana Carcallas (Social Media Manager) have been integral parts in the success of FFLC. With over 40 members at all grade levels, this club speaks to many Niwot students.

The club has only been active since August of this year. Khando said, "Although we have not yet had the opportunity to undertake many initiatives this year, we have successfully collected gently used costume pieces to donate to women in need for Halloween."

In the next few months, FFLC members will be brainstorming and executing their winter project. "In addition to our focus on empowerment, we are also deeply committed to community service, organizing volunteer projects and donating items to women's shelters and other charitable organizations that support women in need," said Khando.

FFLC functions with the main goal of creating an environment for women and girls to thrive. In the words of FFLC, "Our mission is to empower women and girls to confidently advocate for themselves and take charge of their own lives. We aim to foster a sense of strength, self-worth, and resilience, encouraging individuals to overcome challenges and pursue their dreams. In addition, we are committed to making a positive impact in our community by organizing service-oriented initiatives that support those in need. Through our efforts, we strive to inspire others to contribute to a culture of kindness, empowerment, and positive change."