040: Dana Kerford Is The Founder URSTRONG & An International Speaker IMMIK- INSPIRATIONAL INTERVIEWS podcast

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040: Dana Kerford is the Founder URSTRONG & an International Speaker

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Dana’s career as a teacher began in 2004 when, after settling in to grade 4 at a private school in Canada, she quickly identified the intensity and complexity of friendships for young girls. Inspired by her students, Dana began researching relational aggression, conflict resolution, and the inner workings of female relationships.

In 2009, Dana developed and launched the first ever GirlPower friendship program, teaching her students how to foster a community of kindness and support. The girls embraced the program and learned how to have a voice in their friendships, improving the overall culture of the school. Dana knew she needed to devote her life to this and her husband, Michael, believed in her dream and turned GirlPower into a company.

Since then, Dana worked with tens of thousands of girls, parents, and educators in schools and community-based venues across Canada, the United States, and Australia. In 2012, Dana wrote and published her first book, The Friendship Project – a workbook for parents and tween girls.

URSTRONG’s focus on healthy relationships has improved the social climate in schools globally, teaching kids a common language for confidently managing conflict and creating a culture of respect and kindness.

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