The Chrysalis Program

Empowering Young Women of Color for Success in College and Beyond

High school · Grades 9–12

Current college students

Build a Sisterhood that leads the next generation

Prepare for college and the workforce

Blossom into a confident, empowered leader

The Chrysalis Program

Empowering Young Women of Color for Success in College and Beyond

High school · Grades 9–12
Current college students

Build a Sisterhood that leads the next generation

Prepare for college and the workforce

Blossom into a confident, empowered leader

About the program

Opportunities for Young Women

Opportunities for Young Women

A Pillar Built for BIPOC Women ✦ A Pillar Built for BIPOC Women ✦

The Chrysalis Program is a leadership, empowerment, and education initiative designed to help young women of color in Stockton, CA achieve their academic and leadership potential. Through this program, students gain skills, build confidence, and take charge of their futures — all while connecting with a supportive community of peers and mentors who understand their journey.

Chrysalis is about more than academics and résumés. It is about identity, belonging, and power. We know that BIPOC women often do not have responsive support to ensure they have access to and thrive in higher education. The Chrysalis Program exists to change that — serving as a steady pillar that young women can lean on from high school through college and beyond.

At the heart of everything we do is Sisterhood. We are creating a community of young women from Stockton who will support each other, lift up those coming behind them, and lead the next generation into the future. When one of us rises, we all rise.

College Readiness

Annual College Tours & Monthly Workshops – Personal development, understanding higher education, and career exposure. Inspire your future.

Sisterhood

Monthly Sister Circles & Listening Sessions – Connect with peers and mentors for guidance from community leaders. Share ideas and help shape change.

Leadership

Youth Advisory Council & Community Engagement – Build leadership skills, create documents that reflect your goals, and earn service hours while making an impact.

Student involvement

Your Leadership.
Your Level.

Chrysalis meets students where they are, from just joining a Sister Circle to serving on the Youth Advisory Council. There’s a meaningful role for every young woman, at every stage.

Student Council

Student council members set the tone, drive the vision, and represent the Chrysalis community to partners and the city.

Civic Engagement

Lead community-facing activities that put your voice into action — from neighborhood initiatives to city-wide advocacy projects that reflect Chrysalis values.

Peer-to-Peer Mentorship

Students guide fellow students. This is sisterhood in practice — sharing real experiences, strategies, and encouragement.

Program Planning

Have a say in what the program looks like. Students help shape curricula, identify community needs, and co-design experiences that resonate with their peers.

Event
Planning

From Sister Circles to Summits, students are in the room coordinating logistics, curating speakers, and building the experiences that define Chrysalis.

Annual

Summer Summit

This summit brings young BIPOC women in Stockton together to build confidence, explore their futures, and step into their power — growing alongside a community through three pillars: Empowerment, Career, and College Access.

Annual

Winter Summit

This summit brings young BIPOC women in Stockton together to pause, reconnect, and look ahead — honoring their progress, aligning on goals, and deepening community through three pillars: Reflection, Planning, and Community.

Core programming

Exciting Opportunities to Grow

Every Chrysalis experience is designed to spark confidence, open doors, and deepen the bonds of sisterhood — from monthly circles to campus visits.

Monthly sister circles

Each month, young women come together to explore real-life tools — from self-identity, mental health and healthy relationships to financial literacy, confidence, health, and planning for college and careers.

College tours

Walk the quads, meet students, and picture yourself there. Campus visits make the idea of college real — and reachable — for young women who’ve never seen it up close.

Youth advisory council

A select council of student leaders shaping the future of Chrysalis — with free trainings, real decision-making power, and the chance to present findings at the city-wide level.

Annual Summits

A signature event uniting young women, mentors, and community partners. Attend workshops, hear inspiring speakers, and leave with a vision for your future.

Voices from our community

Meet the Young Women of Chrysalis

“Before Chrysalis, college felt like someone else’s dream. Now I’m touring campuses and leading workshops. I feel unstoppable.”

Kaylani Hunter

2025 Chrysalis Member

“Coming back to mentor younger girls is the most meaningful thing I do. Chrysalis gave me a foundation I still stand on.”

Charlize Grisby

2026 Chrysalis Peer Mentor

“Being on the council taught me my perspective and my voice matters. Presenting to city leaders felt scary at first, now it feels powerful.”

Dalayna Burton

2026 Chrysalis Member

Community involvement

A Program Built with the Community

Chrysalis doesn’t just serve Stockton — it is built by Stockton. Families, organizations, and community leaders are woven into the fabric of everything we do.

CP Advisory Board

Community leaders, professionals, educators, and stakeholders guide the program’s direction, provide accountability, and amplify its impact across Stockton.

Event Participation

Young women don’t just attend — they show up as leaders. From volunteering at summits to joining college tours, they’re not just present in the community; they are the community.

Join the Chrysalis Program and take your first step toward college, career, and community leadership.