Our Impact: Mission Spotlight

Girls Replacing Perfectionism with Prototyping

School/Org Pretty Brainy
Location Fort Collins, CO
Funding Impact Fund
Year 2019

Pretty Brainy connects girls to STEAM through design thinking and giving back — with a vision to empower 2 million girls to use their genius to strengthen their communities.

Pretty Brainy connects girls and young women to STEAM fields — and to the idea that their genius can strengthen their communities.

Through design thinking and hands-on projects, participants build confidence, replace perfectionism with prototyping, and discover ways to give back using their time, talent, and treasure. The organization’s vision is bold: to empower two million girls to use their skills for good.

OtterCares is proud to support a program helping girls see themselves as makers and problem-solvers.

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