Past Events
2024 Career Girls Walk/Run Fundraiser
October 11th to December 3rd Overview: Join the Career Girls Walk/Run Fundraiser which begins on October 11th in celebration of the International Day of the Girl. Walk or run at your own pace and distance on a local trail or destination of your choice. We walk and run so girls can soar! 100% of the money raised will fund needed supplies for our free Career Girls Club in-school programs in the Bay Area and across the country.
Thank you to everyone who participated. With your continued support, this will become an annual event!
It’s never too early! This free informational webinar is designed for parents and students with questions about how to pay for college. Join college readiness experts Shakia Kirksey and Samira Ford, from OnTrack Plus, and Career Girls host, Lorena King, who share their experience and expertise on financing a college education. The conversation includes tips and strategies to reduce college costs and information on grants, scholarships, and other forms of financial aid that students in any grade can use to lower the cost of attending a post-secondary institution.
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The 2023 AI, Machine Learning, and Robotics Virtual Camp, presented in partnership with the Toyota Research Institute, focused on safety in robotic systems, what can robots learn from humans, how teams collaborate to make great things together, and physical interactions to train robots. For four days, campers participated in incredible presentations from women working on the cutting edge of robotics and a sneak peek of the exciting work that the women will present to the world soon.
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The Career Girls 2023 C-Suite Virtual Camp gave girls the opportunity to learn what it means to be a C-Suite executive. The camp featured women role models from various leadership positions to help guide girls on how they pave their own way into the C-Suite. Girls explored the roles and responsibilities in the C-Suite, the impact the roles have on a company, and the skills needed to succeed in the C-Suite. They participated in a mock coaching session focused on how to lead a business and learned how to identify the needs of a company, how to fund a business, and build a successful team.
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Career Girls NGO CSW67 Forum virtual session on March 8 explore how Career Girls virtual programming uses technology to give girls direct access to diverse and accomplished women role models worldwide in critical STEM areas like climate change, AI, and Machine Learning. The program objectives are to improve girls’ future economic opportunities, foster digital literacy, provide a safe and educational environment, close the gender gap in STEM, and provide direct access to accomplished women role models. Career Girls’ virtual programming aligns with four of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
In celebration of Black History Month, Career Girls premiered a short video at the “After Dark: Black Excellence, Black Invention” event at the Exploratorium museum, co-hosted by the San Francisco Public Library in partnership with the SFPL African-American Center. The event showcased various exhibitions, speakers, and videos recognizing historically overlooked black inventors and their revolutionary inventions. The inspiring video shares each Career Girls Role Model’s accomplishments and unique experiences, providing girls with inspiration and encouragement.
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The camp focused on interdisciplinary careers that impact climate change decision-making on a state, federal and global level. Campers discovered how women from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) impact climate change laws, met women delegates from COP27, the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, who negotiated with world leaders on some of the most critical climate change issues and learned how the women of Sylvatex are leading the charge to move industries away from fossil fuels by developing transformative technology for lithium-ion battery production for electric vehicles, stationary energy storage, and more.
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Our 2022 Web3, Blockchain, and NFT Virtual Camp helped girls learn about the exciting world of Web3 and the different applications of this cutting-edge technology. This three-day camp focused on blockchain technology, decentralization, token-based economics, and the world of NFTs. Campers learned how brand experts are starting to tap into the various applications of Web3, how artists use Web3 as a platform to share their voices and gain independence, and how to create blockchain technology from the ground up.
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Our campers went on a cyber journey and explored the cybersecurity field, and the different roles professionals play in this exciting industry. Campers got to learn directly from women experts in cybersecurity and information technology. They also develop problem-solving skills from a cybersecurity perspective and develop a plan to help create a safe presence online.
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During the Career Girls 2022 Preparing for College Virtual Camp, campers learned what it takes to get into college from women experts in education and college admissions. They discovered how to write about achievements and the power of presenting their authentic selves to college admissions officers from women experts at LinkedIn. The College Board guided them through developing a “countdown to college” timeline and identifying their ideal college major and career options.
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This AI, Machine Learning, and Robotics Virtual Camp was presented in partnership with the Toyota Research Institute. Campers learned how AI and machine learning help robots understand data patterns to perform tasks traditionally done by humans and perform tasks that are impossible to humans. They got to learn directly from women experts who make this possible using math, computer science, engineering, and physics skills.
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During Career Girls Financing For Entrepreneurship Camp on July 12, 13, 14, and 15, our campers learned how to fund their ideas and turn them into successful businesses. They also learned how to create a business model, what investors are looking for in a viable company and how profit, revenue, and costs matter in developing a strong business plan.
In partnership with the Directors Guild Producer Training Plan, Career Girls is thrilled to present a free virtual event about the path to success as a director in the television and film industry. The Directors Guild Producer Training Plan is an elite training program that prepares a diverse group of young women to become working members of the Directors Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers. Hear from women who were accepted into the program and are now working on some of your favorite television shows and movies!
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Our 2022 Environmental Science Virtual Camp focused on Understanding the Challenges to Human Environments, Advocacy, and Environmental Justice. This three-day camp was led by women role models who represent an international, intergenerational, and interdisciplinary group of environmental science experts.
Panel: Mindfulness and Self-Care | Career Girls + SF Public Library
In partnership with San Francisco Public Library, we are delighted to present a conversation with Ka Zoua Xiong and Lia Yang, inspiring Asian-American entrepreneurs discussing mindfulness and self-care practices. Panel moderated by Linda Calhoun, founder of Career Girls. Learn more at SFPL.
Audience: Girls ages 8-18
Length: 45 minute program
Panel: Environmental Advocates | Career Girls + SF Public Library
In partnership with San Francisco Public Library, we are delighted to present a conversation with Grace Anderson, Elmy Bermejo and Martha Guzman, inspiring environmental protection and advocacy leaders at the City and Federal level. Panel moderated by Linda Calhoun, founder of Career Girls. Learn more at SFPL.
Audience: Girls ages 8-18
Length: 45 minute program
Panel: Black Joy And Friendship | Career Girls + SF Public Library
In partnership with San Francisco Public Library, we are delighted to present a conversation with Dr. Salena Richards, Chloe O. Davis, Jameelah Muhammad Ingram, P.E. and Nicole Daley, Black women role models discuss how joy shows up in their lives and how they nurture and preserve it. Panel moderated by Linda Calhoun, founder of Career Girls. Learn more at SFPL.
Audience: Girls ages 8-18
Length: 45 minute program
Panel: Black Inventors and Innovators Making Their Mark | Career Girls + SF Public Library
In partnership with San Francisco Public Library, we are delighted to present a conversation with Ifueko Nosakhare Igvinedion, Marian Muthui, Cadence Payne and Elizabeth Smith, Black women role models who use their creativity and knowledge to be creators and innovators. Panel moderated by Linda Calhoun, founder of Career Girls. Learn more at SFPL
Audience: Girls ages 8-18
Length: 45 minute program
Career Chat With Pixar Animation Studios
In association with Pixar Animation Studios, we are delighted to present a virtual Career Chat event hosted by Audrey Cooper, Editor in Chief, WNYC Radio. This is an amazing opportunity for girls to learn about various careers in animation and ask questions of women role models from Pixar Animation Studios.
Audience: Girls ages 10-15
When: Monday, January 10, 2022 at 5:00 pm PT/ 8 pm ET (75 minute program)
What: Career Chat – Free virtual event, advance registration required
Who: Women from Pixar Animation Studios
Click on the video to watch a full replay of this live program from October 27th, 2021.
Join our host Lorena King, Live Events Producer, as she leads an expert panel with Hewan Abebe, a Senior Partner Manager at Patreon; Erica Eng, a fifth-generation Chinese American director based out of Los Angeles; and Tiana Harris, a filmmaker, digital content producer, and lead social media strategist for Issa Rae’s media company, Hoorae.
Click on the video to watch a full replay of this live program from October 20th, 2021.
Join our host Audrey Cooper, Editor in Chief at WNYC Public Radio as she leads an expert panel with Johanna Castillo, a Senior Agent at Writers House Literary Agency; Stephanie Frerich, an Executive Editor at Simon & Schuster; and Jennifer Torres, the award-winning author of Stef Soto, Taco Queen; The Fresh New Face of Griselda; and other books for young readers.
Click on the video to watch a full replay of this live program from October 13th, 2021.
Join our webinar host Audrey Cooper, Editor in Chief at WNYC Public Radio as she leads an expert panel with Jill D’Alessandro, Curator in Charge of Costume and Textile Arts; Kimberly Johansson, Founder and Director of Johansson Projects, a contemporary art gallery in Oakland; and Susie Taylor, a veteran textile designer and master weaver.
Click on the video to watch a full replay of this live program from October 6th, 2021.
Join our webinar host Lorena King, Live Events Producer, as she leads an expert panel with Tiana Los, a Senior Experience Designer at 343 Industries (Xbox’s Halo video game franchise); and Dawn Taylor, Lighting Designer on AAA titles at a major Japanese game company.
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Girls campers learned about Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Robotics from women experts thriving in those fields.
This summer camp consisted of five, one-hour sessions geared towards ages 10-14, via Zoom, to earn a Career Girls Artificial Intelligence Summer Camp Certificate of Completion.
Thank you to Toyota Research Institute and all of our individual donors and volunteers who made this a free event for all girls who attended.
Watch this short video to enjoy the highlights of the Career Girls 2021 Environmental Science Camp.
Girls attending the 3 day Career Girls Environmental Science Camp learned about climate change, the ocean and resilient coasts, and environmental justice from women experts thriving in those fields. They learned how to be an advocate and worked in teams to design solutions to help protect our earth.
Thank you to Dolby and all of our individual donors and volunteers who made this a free event for all girls who attended.
AAPI: Conversation With Elizabeth Yang | Career Girls + SF Public Library
Elizabeth Yang, founder of Hmong Women Take on the World and successful business strategist, talks from the heart about her career journey in an engaging talk that will surely inspire. Yang is an energetic and passionate speaker, trainer, mentor and overall powerhouse.
Join Career Girls role model Elizabeth Yang in conversation with Linda Calhoun, founder and CEO of Career Girls.
Watch this short video to enjoy the highlights of the Career Girls 2021 Business Model & IPO Bootcamp.
Stay tuned for an upcoming announcement on the date for the live stream as The New York Stock Exchange welcomes Career Girls as it virtually rings The Closing Bell® in honor of bootcamp attendees.
Town Hall – Protecting Our Planet Together!
Led by girls, designed for girls, members of the National Girls Collaborative Project Girls Advisory Board will moderate the discussion and include audience questions.
Join role models Noelle Bowlin, Angelique Diaz, and Hannah Testa for an interactive discussion focused on hearing the voices of women and girls as they explore careers in engineering, marine biology, and environmental sustainability to address climate change and protect our environment.
While local culture shapes a girl’s experience and her educational path, the universal strategy of exposing girls to diverse and accomplished role models helps them close the imagination gap.
In this NGO CSW65 Parallel Event, Linda Calhoun and fellow Career Girls Board Member Dr. Beverly Thompson share strategies used with implementing partners for developing culturally relevant local programming in countries around the world.
Power of Story: Career Girls + SF Public Library
The power of listening to stories is well accepted. What’s not as well-known is the transformative power of sharing one’s own life journey to help the next generation succeed. We explore how speaking their truth has transformed these role models’ lives.
Join Career Girls role models award-winning director Anya Adams, civil engineer and art curator Charmin Roundtree Baaqee, museum curator Anne Collins Smith, and Career Girls founder Linda Calhoun for this live SFPL event.
Watch this short video to enjoy the highlights of the Career Girls 2021 Financial Literacy Virtual Camp.
Saving Lives with Science – Town Hall
Led by girls, designed for girls, members of the National Girls Collaborative Project Girls Advisory Board will moderate the discussion and include audience questions.
Join role models Celia Dominguez, Marsenia Mathis, Jin Kim Montclare, Latoya Simmons and Sharon Schendel for this live Town Hall event to learn how women scientists use biology, chemistry, and other scientific disciplines to create medical treatments and vaccines to serve humanity.
Watch this short video to enjoy the highlights of the Career Girls 2020 Artificial Intelligence Virtual Camp.
Media — Watch Career Girls Role Model Audrey Cooper, Editor in Chief at WNYC Public Radio, and 14-year-old girlpreneur Alejandra, Founder/Chief Reporter/Creative Director of KidNewsMaker, as they discuss how journalists contribute to making the world a better place for everyone.
Learn more at: wnyc.org and kidnewsmaker.com
Pet Care and Treats — Watch Career Girls Role Model Dr. Araba Oglesby, a veterinarian at Blue Sparrow Holistic Veterinary House Calls, and 13-year-old girlpreneur Ava, of Ava’s Pet Palace, as they discuss their career journeys in pet care and pet treats.
Learn more at: bluesparrowholistic.com and avaspetpalace.com
Fashion Design — Watch Career Girls Role Model Erika Dalya Massaquoi, fashion entrepreneur and founder of The Oula Company, and 12-year-old girlpreneur Ashlyn, fashion designer and calligrapher, as they share their love of creativity and design.
Learn more at: erikadalyamassaquoi.com and ashlynso.com
Graphic Design — Watch Career Girls Role Model Kia Dolby, owner of Kia Dolby Creative, and 15-year-old girlpreneur Sydney, from Sydney Day Design, as they share insights about starting a graphic design business and charting a career in the industry.
Learn more at: kiadolby.com and sydneydaydesign.com
JumpStart Your Creativity – Town Hall
Led by girls, designed for girls, members of the National Girls Collaborative Project Girls Advisory Board will moderate the discussion and include audience questions.
Join role models Amy Chou, Tanya Moore, Munira Tayabji, and Randi Williams for this live Town Hall event designed to provide information about career paths for girls in artificial intelligence, robotics, mathematics, and visual arts technology.