“Girls Inc. has taught me how to be myself, not be afraid to ask questions, and to live my life without changing for others.”
If you ask 16-year-old Safa Yesir what excites her about being a Girls Inc. of Metro Denver participant, she might tell you it’s how it helps fuel her curiosity — or maybe how it got her an internship where she learned how to wire an electrical switchboard.
Either way, as a high school junior from Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy, we know Safa is full of energy, drive, and a whole lot of spark.
Safa first joined Girls Inc. of Metro Denver through the organization’s Internship Program, landing her first internship experience with the Career Exploration Team. “It’s been really good,” she tells us. “I like it. I get to explore new things.”
Whether it’s been hands-on experiences with human lungs and virtual reality (VR) technology at UC Health or rolling up her sleeves at IECRM – an electrical contracting association where she recently started her second internship – she’s already helped with event setups, learned the ins and outs of switchboards, and even practiced wiring. “Even just one week in, I get to do something new every day,” she says.
Her favorite subjects? Math and ethics studies. Her dream career? Becoming a rheumatologist. But before med school, Safa is making the most of her time at GIMD. The biggest lesson she’s taken away? “To be myself and not be afraid to ask questions. To live my life without changing for others.” She’s learned job skills, built confidence, and had some unforgettable experiences.
So, what’s next for Safa? More internships, applying for scholarships, and hopefully sticking around as a volunteer or intern with GIMD. “Girls Inc. of Metro Denver helps you with internships, scholarships, school—you’re being served 24/7,” she says.
When she’s not diving into anatomy or electrical work, Safa loves to cook, play volleyball, hang out with friends, and binge her favorite shows. Her advice to girls thinking about joining GIMD?
“You. Should. Join. Period!”
Because as Safa puts it: “Girls contribute to everything. Without girls, is anyone even alive—literally?”
Now that’s the kind of power we love to see.
