In 1988, Marsha found Girls Inc. as a seven-year old who just arrived from Russia. The after-school program was an essential resource for her parents, who both worked and attended night school to learn English. At Girls Inc., Marsha learned the skills to build a foundation for success for herself: she learned self-expression; she learned confidence; and she learned the self-reliance necessary to help her acclimate to her new community and country.
During her five years at Girls Inc., Marsha was surrounded by a sisterhood of support and, eventually, she became a role model for younger girls. Having girls look up to Marsha as a leader, made her feel proud. “Every girl should have that opportunity to be a leader and a role model. Every girl deserves to become the leader of her own life.”
Today, Marsha leads a successful real estate practice where she gets to welcome new residents from around the world to their new homes in Santa Barbara.
Are you a Girls Inc. alumna?
Consider joining the Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara Alumnae Group, and send an email to info@girlsincsb.org to share how Girls Inc. impacted your life and shaped who you are today. We would love to hear about your latest strong, smart, and bold accomplishments and how you are inspiring other girls and young women.