When community meets creativity, confidence takes flight.
Massachusetts STEM Week was the perfect moment for SharkNinja to turn intention into impact. The company partnered with Play Like a Girl to host a series of hands-on learning experiences that gave girls across Boston a front-row seat to careers in innovation, engineering, and design.
Over 100 girls participated in the Play Like a Girl Innovation Design Challenge—guided by SharkNinja volunteers who mentored, coached, and celebrated their ideas. Through this experience, girls learned not only what STEM careers look like—but that they belong in them.
- Team-based innovation challenge using design thinking
- Employee-led mentorship, feedback, and encouragement
- Real-world demos and STEM learning activities
- Professional storytelling and media coverage
The Impact
- 100+ girls inspired through immersive STEM learning
- Employee volunteers engaged across multiple departments
- 96% of girls left feeling more confident about careers in innovation
- High visibility during Massachusetts STEM Week