Why Us
Talent is everywhere, but access to opportunity is not. Girlz Love Tech was created to bridge this gap, especially for young women of color who face unique barriers in the STEM fields.
Our programs provide mentorship, hands-on experience, and a supportive community, empowering our participants to envision themselves as leaders in technology. We’re not just about teaching skills—we’re about building confidence, fostering a growth mindset, and connecting young women with role models who inspire them to pursue their dreams.
Why Now
The need for diversity in STEM especially in fields like AI has never been more urgent than it is now. While AI is part of STEM, it stands out for its potential to reshape industries, influence decisions, and impact society in profound ways. Developing AI responsibly requires unique skills and a deep understanding of ethics and fairness.
Currently, only 28% of the STEM workforce is female, and disparities in access to STEM education and careers persist for Black, Hispanic, and Native American communities. By empowering young women in STEM and AI today, we’re not only creating opportunities for them but also building a future where AI and technology truly serve everyone. At Girlz Love Tech, we’re committed to making this change happen now.
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History Matters
It's no secret that for years, people of color Blacks, Hispanic/Latinos, and Native American Indians—were noticeably absent from the ranks of corporate North America. By the early 2000s, the need for change in science and technology fields became increasingly evident. In 2001, the National Science Foundation (NSF) formally introduced the acronym STEM to unify and promote education and career pathways in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
This marked the beginning of focused efforts to bridge opportunity gaps and increase diversity in these fields. Despite these efforts, disparities persist.
Today, one in five STEM workers is foreign-born, with 63% of those workers coming from Asia. However, only 30% of Hispanic, African American, and Native American workers with STEM degrees hold STEM jobs, compared to 50% of Asian workers. Additionally, African Americans, Native Americans, and Hispanics between 18 and 24 account for 34% of the U.S. population yet earn just 12% of all undergraduate engineering degrees.
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Girlz Love Tech’s mission was clear from the outset: to provide young women, especially those from underserved backgrounds, with access to the knowledge, resources, and mentorship essential for building successful careers in technology. With programs like the STEM Education Hub, Hygiene Access Program, Summer Workshop, and Leadership Building, GLT has cultivated a strong network of over 1,000 participants, each empowered by GLT’s Growth Mindset Framework.
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Today, Girlz Love Tech stands as a beacon of possibility in the tech world, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of STEM leaders. Our founder’s passion for bridging the STEM opportunity gap lives on, inspiring a legacy of mentorship and impact we are proud to carry forward, rooted in our core values of empowerment, inclusivity, innovation, leadership, and community.