Girls Build Solutions™ 2023

Girls Build Solutions™

Over three full days in Atlanta, Million Girls Moonshot’s second annual Girls Build Solutions™ gathered youth ambassadors, industry leaders and nonprofit professionals from all 50 states to demonstrate the power of young women and girls in STEM.

“Don’t leave any stone unturned. Take initiative and take risks. Plan a lot…and then be flexible. Be generous with your time and care. Accept failures and use them to pivot. Look for ways to bring people together.”

“Work hard and be kind.”

Dr. Alex Lockwood, Strategic Content integrator, NASA’s Science Mission Directorate

“Flight Crew, we need your ideas! Thank you Million Girls Moonshot for nurturing the future of STEM.”
Alejandra Ceja, Executive Director, Panasonic Foundation
Meagan Campion, Director of Social Impact, Lockheed Martin, announces the Flight Crew - 44 youth leaders, from around the country, working in their communities to break down stereotypes and spark curiosity in STEM.

“Afterschool has helped me build teamwork skills and build my confidence.”

— Mayumi, 2023 Flight Crew

“You can lead from any seat. No matter your age or your position. You have an opinion. You have a solution. Be confident and share it.”

Dawn Jones, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer and Vice President of Social Impact, Intel Corporation

“Keep asking questions.”
Sam Whiting, Director, Boeing Global Engagement, gives the Flight Crew advice for future success.
Gretchen Gillis, Senior Geologist, Aramco Americas applauds the Flight Crew at the evening showcase.
The Honorable Cindy Marten, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education speaks with the Flight Crew before her keynote.
Panelists from NASA pose with Flight Crew member Prisha
Natalie Taitano, Global STEM Education and Workforce Development Lead at Qualcomm, poses with Flight Crew member Mackenzie, the latest star of Mission Unstoppable
Micron volunteers stop for a quick photo break while helping the Flight Crew with power drills, wood cutters and coding lights for their photo boxes.