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Forty years ago, our founder, Ann Bancroft, went on the Steger International Polar Expedition with seven other team members and 50 dogs and became the first woman to reach the North Pole on foot and by sled.

Caroline Saxe joined the Ann Bancroft Foundation as a Communications Intern in September 2026. She reflected on three lessons for her younger self.

Meet Ava Limberg, Trailblazer Fellow, and read about her experience training her young horse to compete.

Reymie Keenan, Trailblazer Fellow, shares about their experience and Fellowship activity, taking courses at Minneapolis College.

Meet Mercy Ncube, Trailblazer Fellow, and read about her experience competing at DECA Nationals in her senior year of high school.

The Ann Bancroft Foundation, a girls empowerment organization, welcomes Rebekkah Lamar Brunson as a new board member in 2026. Below Rebekkah offers three lessons to her younger self.

The Ann Bancroft Foundation, an organization that empowers and inspires Minnesota girls, welcomes Annette Wanchena as a board member in 2026. Annette offers three lessons to her younger self.

The Ann Bancroft Foundation, a girls empowerment organization, welcomes Liz Borer as a new board member in 2026. Below, Liz shares three lessons she's learned through her years of experience.

Marquita Butler joined the Ann Bancroft Foundation as the Associate Director in June 2026. She reflected on three lessons for her younger self.