To educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.
Our vision
To provide life-changing, high quality programs for girls
To provide life-changing, high quality experiences to the women delivering the programs
To promote and provide an environment that allows all girls and women to reach their full potential
To positively transform how girls and women perceive themselves and their place in society
Our Impact
Girls on the Run of Coconino County was established in July 2008 by a team of
women dedicated to transforming the lives of girls and women in Northern Arizona. During our first Fall 2008 season Girls on the Run was piloted at two schools in Flagstaff and completed by 19 girls. Six coaches, 16 running buddies, and 21 5K volunteers made the first season a success. In Spring 2009, Girls on the Run and Girls on Track were expanded to eight sites and 79 girls participated. 28 coaches, 43 running buddies from the community, and over 50 5K volunteers delivered an exciting first spring season. In Fall 2009, participation increased to 87 girls, and 25 coaches, 47 running buddies, and over 80 5K volunteers made the season possible. Participation in the New Balance GOTR 5K grew to nearly 200. This Spring 12 teams are meeting at 10 sites in Flagstaff and Grand Canyon. Each season over 50% of girls have received scholarships to participate in our programs. Our goal is to continue working to ensure that all girls have the opportunity to benefit from the life-changing experience of Girls on the Run.
Stephanie Ludwig, Executive Director
Stephanie provided leadership for Girls on the Run of Coconino County from the council's inception and served as a full-time volunteer Executive Director for over a year. Stephanie's professional background includes working as a crisis counselor in a domestic violence shelter, leading community education efforts to end violence against women, directing spirituality education programs for children, youth and adults, and college teaching. Stephanie also has an extensive history of volunteering in domestic violence organizations, youth camps, and as a speaker, professional trainer, and consultant. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of San Diego, a Master of Divinity and Certificate in Religion, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from Vanderbilt University Divinity School, and is a doctoral candidate in Psychology at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in Palo Alto, CA. Stephanie is passionate about the mission of Girls on the Run, running just to feel the joy of being, learning, baking, books and being with her human and animal loved ones.
Contact Stephanie at stephanie@gotrcoconino.org or 928.606.7798.
Governing Board
Angela DeMarse, JD, (Emeritus), Attorney, Tucker & Miller Anne Doyle, MA, (Chair), Heritage Program Director, Museum of Northern Arizona Risa Garelick, MS, Sociology Instructor, Northern Arizona University Natalie Jacobs, JD, Consultant, www.Askthejudge.info Kay McConagha, CPA, CFO/COO, The Guidance Center Juanita Rountree, Business Unit Quality Leader, W.L. Gore & Associates
Program Advisory Council
Caryn Barnam,
PT, DPT, PCS, Pediatric Physical Therapist, Flagstaff Medical Center
Lizette Melis, Health Educator, Injury Prevention, Coconino County Health Department Allie Stender, MPA, Senior Health Educator, Employee Assistance & Wellness, NAU
