Daisy Villareal - Assistant Operations Manager, Chicago Harbors Sail Her Dreams is proud to highlight one of our incredible Mentors, Daisy Villareal. As Assistant Operations Manager for Chicago Harbors and Suntex Marinas, including Montrose Harbor, Daisy plays an important role in keeping our lakefront running smoothly while leading meaningful environmental efforts behind the scenes. Last season, Daisy joined the Sail Her Dreams program as a mentor, giving participants a behind-the-scenes...

Ahoy sailors! The days are getting longer and sunnier! We are getting closer and closer to our favorite time of year: summer vacation! With summer vacation also comes our Sail Her Dreams program. Sail Her Dreams is a STEM Academy for girls between the ages 10-18. This week-long sailing adventure introduces girls to a whole new world, fostering personal growth and development. Each day, the girls will rotate through different stations where they’ll work on STEM-related projects like building...

Sail Her Dreams Featured on CAN TV’s ‘Making Waves’ to Kick Off 2026 Season CHICAGO, IL – Sail Her Dreams, a woman-led organization dedicated to empowering young women through the convergence of maritime skills and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education, is proud to announce its upcoming 2026 season featured on CAN TV’s ‘Making Waves’. Under the leadership of founder and Executive Director Erica Trejo, the organization is set to host a series of summer apprenticeships,...