GirlsWhoSTEAM Welcomes You!
Words matter. Education matters. Policy matters. Girls matter.
The Problem: There is a big issue in the language our society uses in raising girls. From a young age, subliminal messages tell girls to “dream smaller”. Starting at age 5, girls stop believing they can assume leadership roles and positions like president, astronaut, CEO’s, etc. They are three times less likely to be given a science related toy, and parents are twice as likely to Google “is my son gifted?” than “is my daughter gifted?” As girl get older, they observe that less than a third of leadership positions are held by women. As they enter education and the workforce, they are exposed to a host of problems- gender-based violence and discrimination, the pay gap, a lack of female representation- that can act as real barriers in women achieving their full potential. The lack of equitable language and experiences that girls receive growing up fits into the larger narrative of gender gaps; for example, why there are more CEOs named James than female CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, or why there has yet to be a female president of the US.
The Solution: To Forge a Brighter Future, Invest in The Women That Will Craft It
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing equity for girls and women in spaces where they are historically underrepresented or unheard. Our girl-led, girl-centered programs equip young women with essential skills in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness, empowering them to navigate education, business, and the workforce with confidence.
Through hands-on workshops, mentorship, and real-world learning, we address systemic barriers that limit women’s access to economic opportunity and leadership. We value innovation in how we teach money management, business creation, and professional development—meeting girls where they are and preparing them for where they want to go.
By leveraging youth volunteers and community partners, we aim to build a future where every girl feels empowered to pursue ambitious careers, especially in fields where women remain underrepresented, and to become the next generation of leaders in business and beyond.
