It was a tight race, but we’re so excited to announce the incredible women who took the top spots in the Building For Equity Pitch Competition! 💥 🥇 1st Place: Cassandra Hamer of @designelementary 🥈 2nd Place: Avery Beamon of @cravesbyaves 🥉 3rd Place: Willona Amoakoh of @alasamedia 👏🏾 We couldn’t be prouder of these trailblazing women! The competition was fierce, and the judges had an impossible task with so many incredible ideas. Each of you showed us just how far determination, passion, and vision can take you! 🌟 To celebrate 5 YEARS of this incredible program, we’re doing something NEW! We’re now accepting applications for our Building For Equity Summer 2025 cohort! If you’re ready to grow, connect, and be part of this life-changing sisterhood, we want to hear from you! 📅 Applications are open NOW and the cohort kicks off in mid-late June! Tag someone who should apply or if YOU’RE ready, click the link to apply! https://www.girlsfortechnology.org/bfe2025 🚀 #BuildingForEquity #WomenEntrepreneurs #GirlsForTechnology #PitchCompetition #Entrepreneurship #Winner (fb)

🎮 Get ready to outsmart online threats! On May 28th, students in grades 5–8 are invited to become Digital Defenders in a free, fun, and interactive event hosted by Girls For Technology x BoysCode x OTIS! Kids will dive into the world of cybersecurity through hands-on game labs, meet real professionals in the field, and take a cyber safety pledge for the future. 📍 20 Church Street, 17th Floor, Hartford 🕓 4:30–6:30 PM ✅ Space is limited—sign up today and empower your child to lead with digital confidence. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/girls-for-technology-x-otis-digital-defenders-tickets-1342449846629?aff=oddtdtcreator #CyberSafety #DigitalDefenders #STEMEducation #GirlsForTechnology #BoysCode #Otis (fb)