Flagler County Administrator Heidi Petito joined directors Amy Lukasik, Christina Mortimer, and Laura Valencia in partnering with Flagler Cares to mentor middle school students participating in the Girls of LIGHT program. The initiative empowers young women through values centered on leadership, advocacy, and prevention-oriented skills.
The program’s name represents its core principles, with LIGHT standing for Lead, Inspire, Grow, Help, and Thrive.
Girls of LIGHT began as a weeklong summer experience in June and has since expanded into a monthly event. Activities are designed to engage and empower participants to develop their abilities, build connections with one another, and create positive impact in the community.
Petito emphasized the county’s commitment to youth development. “Flagler County is deeply committed to fostering opportunities for our youth to grow into confident, capable leaders,” Petito said. “Programs like Girls of LIGHT not only inspire these young women to find their voice but also strengthen our community by investing in its future.”
Flagler Cares expressed appreciation for the county leaders’ involvement and the influence they have had on program participants.
Kristy Amburgey, Chief Community Impact Officer for Flagler Cares, spoke about the significance of having county leaders serve as mentors. “Flagler Cares appreciates the time and dedication Flagler County leaders have given to the Girls of LIGHT participants, as these middle-schoolers strive to develop advocacy, future thinking, leadership, and prevention-oriented skills,” Amburgey said. “Seeing middle school females being supported and guided by Heidi Petito, Amy Lukasik, Christina Mortimer, and Laura Valencia was powerful. It was incredibly meaningful to observe our Girls of LIGHT grow in confidence and find their leadership voice with the support of these leaders. The Flagler County leaders modeled and defined these values.”
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