SheHeroes
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SheHeroes empowers young girls of all backgrounds to dream big, explore their interests and passionately pursue non-traditional careers. Through our online content and video profiles, girls imagine their own potential by engaging with influential stories of exceptional, successful women role models across all fields.
SheHeroes
1M ago
Join us Sunday, March 17 at 2 PM PST to meet former Firefighter and Fire Chief Cindie Schooner-Ball
Cindie Schooner-Ball is an award-winning author who began her career as a first responder with the fire service in the 1980s. She recognized early on that to succeed as both a firefighter and a woman in a mostly male workplace would require perseverance, grit, and the ability to command respect. Over her three decade career, she pushed herself to tackle new challenges and rise into leadership positions.
She became an EMT, then a paramedic, while also earning a degree in ..read more
SheHeroes
6M ago
Calling all Future SheHeroes! Join us Sunday, November 12th at 2 PM PST
for SheHeroes' College Admissions Panel
Preparing for college success encompasses so much more than writing an essay and filling out applications. That’s why if a college degree is your goal, it’s never too early to start preparing for the educational steps ahead of you.
On Sunday, November 12, join us for an information-packed hour with top college advisors who have the inside track on what to do to become the strongest college applicant you can be – and be competitive for scholarships and a place in your best-fit s ..read more
SheHeroes
11M ago
Join us Sunday, June 25TH at 2 PM PDT
(Broadcast from Palo Alto, CA)
FBI AGENT MARTY PARKER
Special Agent
Human Trafficking – Child Abduction
  ..read more
SheHeroes
1y ago
Pilot SheHeroes Curriculum and Share Your Experience
A SheHero is a person who overcomes obstacles and excels in her field, setting an example for young women of all that is possible in work and life. The free SheHeroes curriculum - developed for grades 4-10 as a supplemental resource for Social Studies, Science, gifted and talented, enrichment, afterschool care, clubs, etc. - aims to promote successful female professionals across industries, particularly in STEM and other industries where women are underrepresented. Using a video library of professional profiles, women share stories ..read more
SheHeroes
1y ago
It's hard to believe that summer is over, the kids are back to school, and vacation memories are already fading. Time to start thinking about fall and all the exciting opportunities that lie ahead after these hot, lazy months. And, if you're a parent, we've got an opportunity you won't want to miss:
JOIN US SEPTEMBER 18TH AT 2 PM PST
DEMYSTIFYING THE INTERNET
TO EMPOWER YOUR FAMILY
Most of us couldn't last a day without the internet, and now we have at least a generation of children that are online from an early age. Despite the amaz ..read more
SheHeroes
1y ago
This month we are delighted to be featuring not one but two SheHeroes! If you've thought about a career in medicine, here's your opportunity to learn more about the healing profession.
Dr. Gibbs operates a general surgery practice at the San Francisco Veteran's Affairs Medical Center. To learn more about her career, watch her SheHero Video (just click here):
Susan E. desJardins, MD, specializes in pediatric cardiology at The Heart Center at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology ..read more
SheHeroes
1y ago
Join us Sunday, July 24th at 2 PM PST for The Meet Your SheHero Medical Career Panel
Featuring: Dr. Verna Gibbs & Dr. Susan DesJardins This month we are delighted to be featuring not one but two SheHeroes! If you've thought about a career in medicine, here's your opportunity to learn more about the healing profession. Verna C. Gibbs, MD
Dr. Gibbs operates a general surgery practice at the San Francisco Veteran's Affairs Medical Center. To learn more about her career, watch her SheHero Video (just click here):
Dr. Susan DesJardins, MD
Susan E. desJar ..read more
SheHeroes
2y ago
Father's Day is fast approaching and if you're like most of us, you're busy trying to find the perfect gift for the man who will always think of you as his Little Princess. He's probably hoping it won't be another tie!
As you shop for your Dad we wanted to remind you that you can also support SheHeroes at the same time.
If you shop on Amazon, we're pleased to let you know that SheHeroes is registered with Amazon Smile under our official name of Kids Leadership Coalition. If you add Kids leadership Coalition to your Smile account a portion of your purchase will be donated to SheHeroes. It ..read more
SheHeroes
2y ago
Women have made significant strides in society over the past few decades. Today, they make up nearly half of the American workforce. Yet the United States Census Bureau reports that they account for only 27% of workers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). In part, this is because women are seldom encouraged to take up STEM-related career paths. Those who push through meet the effects of gender disparity in the workplace.
If you or someone you know are passionate about STEM, you may be looking for that last push to encourage you to commit to a STEM career — s ..read more