Raising Girls was conceived and developed by Jackson Hole-based mother of two Carrie Kirkpatrick in 2010.

Wanting to learn from experts and share with other parents, Carrie convened an initial event with a panel of three local counselors and a very engaged audience. Seeing strong interest in the general topic, she committed to continuing the discussion in a public forum.

Raising Girls and The Equipoise Fund coalesced in late 2010 when Carrie and Equipoise President Mickey Babcock recognized not only the complementary nature of their two endeavors, but also the potential synergy and capacity-building of collaboration.

*Three dynamic Raising Girls events a year inspire thought and dialogue to help girls thrive!

History of Raising Girls

Raising Girls was conceived and developed by Jackson Hole-based mother of two Carrie Kirkpatrick in 2010. Wanting to learn from experts and share with other parents, Carrie convened an initial event with a panel of three local counselors and a very engaged audience. Seeing strong interest in the general topic, she committed to continuing the discussion in a public forum.

Raising Girls and The Equipoise Fund coalesced in late 2010 when Carrie and Equipoise President Mickey Babcock recognized not only the complementary nature of their two endeavors, but also the potential synergy and capacity-building of collaboration.