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JISELLE ABRAHAM

YEARS AS MENTEE: 3

GRADE: Junior

HIGH SCHOOL: Edward R. Murrow High School

BORN: Brooklyn, NY

LIVES: Brooklyn, NY

MENTEE’S ANECDOTE: I have been with Girls Write Now for three years, along with my mentor Heather. Throughout these three years things have not always been perfect, but they have always progressed, especially my writing. I have learned a lot from the workshops and advice that my mentor has given me, and I have even gotten help from myself. I have started to recognize my flaws and have tried to perfect them so that I can reach my full potential as a writer.

HEATHER STRICKLAND

YEARS AS MENTOR: 3

OCCUPATION: Senior Manager, Internal Communications, American Express

BORN: Philadelphia, PA

LIVES: Brooklyn, NY

MENTOR’S ANECDOTE: Jiselle and I have been working together for three years and we have learned so much from each other. It has been incredible to see her grow as a woman and as a writer, and watch as her interests evolve from YouTube stardom to art to journalism and foreign films. She is starting to look at colleges and I cannot wait for her next chapter. Jiselle pushes me to work on my writing and reminds me to keep things fun. I have loved my experience with Girls Write Now and I am so excited for the years to come.