In 2024, QueenLyfe Inc. expanded our mission to Denver, Colorado, bringing a decade of proven programming and authentic empowerment to the Mile-High City. This expansion represents our commitment to reaching women and girls wherever they are, building bridges between communities, and honoring the legacy started in Houston.
Project Mona Lisa Denver
School Partnerships Making an Impact
DSST Montview Middle School Partnership
Located in Denver’s vibrant Montview neighborhood, DSST Montview Middle School is home to our newest cohort of young queens. Through our partnership, we provide:
- Weekly mentorship sessions during the school year
- Social-emotional learning modules
- Career exploration opportunities
- Leadership development activities
- Community connection events
Vista Peak Exploratory Partnership
- After-school mentorship programs
- Student-led empowerment initiatives
- Parent/guardian engagement workshops
- College and career readiness support
- Creative expression projects
Why Denver?
Denver’s diverse, growing communities and strong commitment to educational innovation made it a natural fit for QueenLyfe’s expansion. The city’s multicultural landscape mirrors the inclusive vision that has always been at the heart of our work.
We saw an opportunity to serve girls who, like our founder Candace, might be searching for their purpose and struggling to see their own value. By bringing Project Mona Lisa to Denver schools, we’re ensuring that no girl has to navigate that journey alone.
Denver Programming Highlights (2024)
- Program launch at DSST Montview
- Partnership established with Vista Peak Exploratory
- Dozens of Denver girls served through Project Mona Lisa
- Community introduction events
- Mentor recruitment and training
- Local partnership development
