Students and community groups plan young womens leadership conference; student council begins AI-in-education policy work

Representatives from VIP (Violence Intervention and Prevention) Haverhill and the Haverhill High GEMS program told the School Committee on March 13 that they will host a free Young Women's Leadership Conference on March 21 at the Northern Essex Community College Haverhill campus for up to 100 girls in grades 8 through 12.

Organizers said the conference will include keynote speaker Luz Fraser, career-exploration tables (including CTE representation), panels, breakout sessions on money management, self-care and mental health, and networking with local women leaders. Lunch will be provided at no cost to attendees. The mayor was named among local inspirational women who would participate.

The student advisory council reported that student leaders plan to research and propose an AI-use policy for Haverhill High School intended to balance innovation and instructional needs. Student representative David Martinez said the council will collaborate with teachers and administrators to study AIs impact on critical thinking and learning outcomes and bring a contemporary policy recommendation back to the committee.

Speakers relevant to this topic: - Erudania Nieves, GEMS presenter/organizer (citizen) - Lady Diaz Bridal, GEMS co-advisor (staff/volunteer) - David Martinez, Student Advisory Council representative (student) - Miss Collins, School Committee member (government)

Organizers described the GEMS program as a nonjudgmental space that supports students in developing self-awareness and decision-making skills. The conference aims to expose participants to career paths, STEM and CTE opportunities, and local community resources. Committee members praised prior GEMS and VIP events and thanked organizers for local outreach.

The student advisory council said the AI policy work will include consultation with Haverhill High teachers and administration; they asked for support and said they will share progress with the committee in future meetings.

Clarifying details: - Conference date: March 21, location: Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill campus - Expected participants: 100 girls, grades 812 - Cost to participants: free; lunch provided - Key topics: leadership, career exploration (CTE), money management, impact of education, self-care/mental health - Student council initiative: research into AI use in education and development of a proposed AI policy for Haverhill High

Proper names: - VIP (Violence Intervention and Prevention) Haverhill (organization) - GEMS (Girls Empowered Means Success) (program) - Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill campus (institution) - David Martinez (student representative)

Meeting context: - Engagement level: brief presentations during Superintendent Comments and Reports; positive reception from committee - Implementation risk: low for the conference (already planned); medium for AI policy (requires cross-staff collaboration and policy drafting)

Searchable tags:["GEMS","young women's leadership","AI policy","student advisory council","Northern Essex"]

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