Our Wildwood, Volume 47

WOLVES MAKING WAVES Students, alumni, and faculty making us proud

Our Latest Wave-Makers

Kayli Joy C. ‘22 Kayli Joy C. was selected by Prudential Financial for its inaugural class of Prudential Emerging Visionaries—25 young people from across the country with an inspiring commitment to improving the lives of others. This work includes addressing needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic, combating economic inequality, advocating for inclusion and closing the digital divide. This inaugural group of young leaders was selected based on four main criteria: their solution is innovative; it can create meaningful impact in the future and can scale to a wider community; it demonstrates a deep understanding of the issue; and it inspires the visionary to lead or take action and motivates others to do the same. Kayli Joy is the creator of “Girl Well,” a nonprofit that aims to make self-care accessible for teenage girls facing displacement, transition, or homelessness by curating self-care kits that emphasize physical, emotional and mental wellness. “I started Girl Well because I saw an equity gap and knew it needed to be filled,” Kayli Joy says. “I know there can be change in the world and it starts with me.” As a Prudential Emerging Visionary, Kayli Joy will receive $5,000 in funding to continue her work. Kayli Joy was also recently selected to join the landmark 15th year of Disney Dreamers Academy, an educational mentorship program created and hosted by Walt Disney World Resort. In March, Kayli Joy traveled to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., together with 100 students selected for the annual program. She participated in a week of workshops and sessions on leadership skills, effective communication techniques and networking strategies. As part of the experience, Kayli Joy was featured on Good Morning America .

Wildwood Senior Named an Emerging Visionary

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