Grace Powers

Grace Powers Written by: Alex Winter Grace Powers was introduced to 21st Century Leaders when she attended the Earth Care program at Berry College, earlier this year. The Earth Care program is a weeklong environment-focused leadership development program in which participants are exposed to various environmental challenges through interactive workshops, tours, roundtable sessions with business leaders and team-building exercises. Her experience enlightened her on the fragile state of the environment and she learned what actions she can take to help protect it. Grace also gained insight on the corporate functions within Georgia Power. All in all, attending the program inspired Grace to try to diminish her carbon footprint.

One of Grace’s favorite parts of the program was being able to interact with a diverse group of students and professionals. She met people who wanted, and had the power to make an impact on the quality of the local environment. Grace is eager to become a more active member of the Youth Action Center at her school, and she can’t wait to apply all that she’s learned to enrich her community. Grace has changed due to 21st Century Leaders; it has empowered to lead others, and given her the skills to be successful in her future endeavors.