Meet Our FOunder
Gladys Lewis , the Founder and CEO of Girls In Real Life Situations Forever, Inc., brings a deep passion for empowering young girls from at-risk backgrounds. Raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Gladys was instilled with values of education and community service from a young age. She graduated from Jean Ribault High School and earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Edward Waters College.
Gladys's professional journey includes roles as a foster parent, mental health case manager, and social worker, all of which deepened her commitment to helping at-risk youth. While working as an in-school reading tutor, she was inspired by the profound impact she had on a group of young girls, leading her to found G.I.R.L.S. Forever in 2011. With the support of her community, the organization became a 501(C)(3) in 2018.
Now residing in Dallas, Texas, with her daughter Tiffany, Gladys continues to lead with compassion and dedication, believing in every girl's potential to become a leader. Her vision is to provide girls with the tools and support they need to overcome challenges and succeed.