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April 3, 2025 35 mins

As Founder of the California Society of Extraordinary Women, Shirley Coates is the powerhouse behind this Riverside-based nonprofit that’s changing girls’ lives and helping them thrive. Her Ignite Leadership & STEM Academy helps student participants see themselves in ways they may not have considered before, as extraordinary leaders, inspiring them to reach levels of educational, professional and financial achievement beyond their expectations. If you are interested in women’s empowerment and don’t know Shirley Coates, you should. In this episode of SoCal Voices, you will meet a remarkable woman whose vision and mission are positively impacting the lives of girls and women in STEM and beyond.

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