Helping girls discover their confidence, voice, and potential through coding, creativity, and a supportive community that empowers them to believe they belong in STEM and beyond.
Frances Li is a sophomore at USC studying Business Administration with a minor in Real Estate Development and emphasis in Entrepreneurship.
At age 16, she founded Girls Can Code Too after recognizing that many young girls lacked access to coding education or felt intimidated participating in STEM environments. What began through cold outreach and pitching herself to Girl Scout Troop Leader meetings evolved into a confidence-focused coding initiative that has impacted 300+ girls ages 5-16 through bi-monthly workshops and mentorship.
Her mission extends beyond teaching technical skills. Through Girls Can Code Too, Frances aims to help young girls feel confident, represented, and empowered to pursue opportunities in STEM and beyond.
Too many girls grow up believing technology and STEM spaces are not meant for them, often because they lack encouragement, exposure, or supportive learning opportunities early on.
Girls Can Code Too introduces girls to coding through collaborative workshops that fosters curiosity and creativity while making STEM related activities feel approachable and inclusive.
Beginner
Coding
Workshops
Beginner Coding Workshops
Confidence
Through
STEM
Confidence Through STEM
Peer
Learning &
Mentorship
Peer Learning & Mentorship
Community
Events
Community Events
100%
of participants learned something new
98%
of participants would take a secondary coding course
4.87
Average course rating
75%
of girls have never taken a coding course prior
"Girls Can Code Too helped me feel confident trying something new."
"It showed me that I can be in robotics club."
"This program made coding feel less scary and more fun."
Volunteer
Help mentor, teach, and support our workshops.
Come Join Us
Opened to girls ages 5-16 who are eager to learn a new skill.
Partner
Bring Girls Can Code Too to your school or organization.
Donate
Keep programming free and accessible for every girl.
Is it free?
100% free and please let us know if you need assistance with providing a laptop and we can make accommodations.
What ages?
Girls ages 5-16! But if you do not fall within that range and are interested then please contact us.
Experience required?
No. All programs are designed from zero to learn the fundamentals.
How do I get involved?
Fill out the form or email us directly at frances@girlscancodetoo.com and we will be in touch soon.
