Local woman competes in pitch competition to help her non-profit [Video]

CINCINNATI (WXIX) – A Cincinnati woman is competing in a pitch-style competition at the University of Dayton to win money for her nonprofit.

Girls Career Awareness Network (Girls C.A.N.) founder Caroline Trennepohl says after she had a mentor change her life, she’s trying to share that experience.

“Just seeing the opportunities that are out there is vital for our young women, and quite honestly youth in general,” Trennepohl says.

After a mentor helped her find her passion, she started Girls C.A.N. an online nonprofit with mentors for young women to connect with nationwide.

Trennepohl says she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do in college.

“That really caused a lot of turmoil internally because I like to have decisions, I’m always trying to accomplish my passions and dreams, and I feel really lost and defeated,” Trennpohl said.

Today, her nonprofit aims to inspire future female leaders.

“We have 200 mentors, we’ve reached over 30,000 students, [and] been a part …