As a recognized expert on equity career and life planning for young adults, Penny was instrumental in the development of the National Women Helping Girls With Choices project, which has now served over 20,000 girls and boys in 44 states.

Penny is the author, co-author and editor of nine children's books and two career journals. Travelling throughout the United States, Europe and Canada, Penny presents gender equity and curricula resource workshops to educators, community groups and students. A graduate of the University of London, Penny has many years of experience working with girls (and boys) through her involvement with the Girls Incorporated programs. She is a teacher, volunteer and publisher. Her current consulting contracts include The California Department of Education Office of Gender Equity and Girls Incorporated Region 1 Service Center.

Penny lives in California with her social worker husband, John, youngest son Miles and dog, Dougle. They have four adult children living in California, New Mexico and New Zealand.

"Today's girls will be tomorrow's women, fulfilling the all-important roles of mothers, workers, and business owners. They will be mentors, partners, and leaders."

Some of her topics are:

• Developing a "Hardy" Personality in Girls
• Working Together for Gender Equity
• Presenting Self-Esteem Concepts for Children
• Self-Publishing Children's Picture Books
• Evoking Change in Education...
• Integrating Comprehensive Career Guidance into Core Curriculum
• Who Am I? What Do I Want and How Do I Get It?
• The Three Most Important Questions to Ask Teens Today

Penny's Resources for Girls and Young Women are vast and include books, games, programs, teaching guides and more. These are available at each Penny Paine speaking engagement.

HERE'S WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT PENNY PAINE:

"Your presentation made quite an impact!"
Council of Chief State School Officers

"Your presentation was extremely well received, the delegates have returned to their communities with information that will not only help their fellow members, but also help themselves deal with the many complex issues facing women today."
Association of Junior Leagues