Our Story
Originally called The Ophelia Project, GENaustin (the Girls Empowerment
Network) was created in 1996 by 12 concerned mothers raising adolescent
girls in Austin, Texas. These mothers met after reading Reviving Ophelia,
a book by Dr. Mary Pipher, to address an increasing trend among middle school
aged girls - a systematic decline and sometimes permanent loss of self-esteem.
The outcome of which can be devastating: epidemic levels of anorexia/bulimia,
selfmutilation, depression, low academic achievement, teen pregnancy, and
drug abuse.
Our Mission
GENaustin's mission is to foster healthy self esteem
in girls by engaging them to explore and
define their personal values and to build skills
that empower them with confidence and
courage to make wise choices.
Learn more about us
GENaustin's mission is to foster healthy self esteem
in girls by engaging them to explore and
define their personal values and to build skills
that empower them with confidence and
courage to make wise choices.
Learn more about us
In the News
Back to School: harassment and sexting
KVUE - September, 2010
Back to School: Coping with stress
KVUE - August, 2010
Back to School: the root of bullying KVUE - August, 2010
Helping Children Cope with PubertyFox Austin - August, 2010
Austin life coach urges women to take a 'do-over'
Statesman - February, 2010
Ganging up on Cyberbullies
KUT - December, 2009
Back to School: harassment and sexting
KVUE - September, 2010
Back to School: Coping with stress
KVUE - August, 2010
Back to School: the root of bullying KVUE - August, 2010
Helping Children Cope with PubertyFox Austin - August, 2010
Austin life coach urges women to take a 'do-over'
Statesman - February, 2010
Ganging up on Cyberbullies
KUT - December, 2009