“Because of Hardy Girls Healthy Women I am able to love who I am completely, inside and out and teach others how to as well. I have learned how to take action in the world around me, be a leader, and state my opinions without hesitation. Hardy Girls has shaped me into the strong, independent girl I am today.”



Jackie Dupont, LMSW, Vice President of Research and Programs, is a graduate of Colby College and holds a B.A. in Human Development. She earned her Masters degree from the University of Maine in Social Work and is a licensed social worker.