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Stay connected, informed, and engaged with your daughter’s journey through DETOUR’s F.A.N.C.Y. Leadership Academy! This portal is your one-stop resource for program updates, event calendars, permission forms, student highlights, and important announcements.

  • Access field trip and event details
  • College resources
  • Program information

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Fall 2026 Leadership Academy Schedule

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Monthly Parent Newsletter

Catch up on what’s happening each month at the F.A.N.C.Y. Leadership Academy! Our newsletter shares workshop highlights, upcoming events, and tips for supporting your daughter’s growth at home.

Purchase uniforms & F.A.N.C.Y. Gear!

Show your pride and support while looking your best!

Our uniforms are designed for comfort, style, and team spirit—perfect for Leadership Academy participants and volunteers who want to represent F.A.N.C.Y. with confidence.

✨ Wear it. Share it. Support the movement.

Resources

Guides and opportunities to support leadership, education, and personal growth. From scholarships to community connections, these resources help teen girls and their families thrive.

Meet the minds behind the Leadership Academy

Tinesia Conwright

Founder & Executive Director

Dedicated nonprofit executive and career development specialist passionate about empowering girls of color through leadership, education, and economic opportunity. Born and raised in Southeastern San Diego, her lived experiences inspired her to found DETOUR Empowers. 

Denice Pappas- Caul

Program Coordinator

As Education Liaison & Academic Support, Denice helps F.A.N.C.Y. girls strengthen study skills, set goals, and build confidence. They connect students with the resources and guidance needed to succeed academically while growing as leaders.

Angelique Patterson

Parent Liaison

Dedicated wife, mother of three, two-time FANCY mom, former cheer coach, community mentor, and owner of ANGLIQ Hair Collection, an online hair extension boutique.

 
Mjulela Nettles

 Parent Liason

As a 7 year FANCY parent, she operated an in home childcare that contracted with Navy Child Development Homes for 15 years. She now maintains and energizes the FANCY community as a project coordinator and parent liaison.

Need more information or have questions?

Please either send a DM via GroupMe or email info@DetourEmpowers.org

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