She Builds The Future
About Us
She Builds The Future (SBTF) is a youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit empowering girls through education, health, safety, and opportunity.
We believe every girl deserves access to reliable information, meaningful opportunities, and a supportive community. Through health and safety education, STEM workshops, online resources, and community programs, we help girls build the knowledge and confidence to shape their own futures.
At SBTF, young people are not just participants. They are creators, leaders, and changemakers.
We are building a future where every girl feels informed, supported, confident, and empowered to build a future of her own.
Our Mission
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We empower young women to explore STEM fields by providing the confidence, tools, and opportunities to shape their own futures.
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We support their journeys through inclusive, youth-led resources, mentorship, and a creative, encouraging community that fosters growth.
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We inspire bold thinking, leadership, and curiosity, helping girls become fearless learners and changemakers in every field.
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We innovate by encouraging fresh ideas and imaginative problem-solving that redefine what’s possible for the next generation.
Our Story
"In the winter of 2024, I was lucky to attend the Women in STEM and Technology program at Boston College. The program was led by passionate undergraduate students. It opened my eyes to different fields in STEM and helped me realize that this was truly what I wanted to pursue. As a girl who often doubts herself and lacks confidence, this experience was a turning point for me. It gave me clarity, guidance, and, most importantly, a sense of belonging. That is why I founded She Builds the Future. I want every girl to feel confident, capable, and excited about the future she can build."
- Co-Founder, Yixuan Li
When I moved to Regina, I noticed that there weren't as many accessible STEM opportunities for young women as in places such as Toronto and Vancouver. I realized that a lot of students, especially those who didn't already have connections or know where to look, could easily miss out on these opportunities. That made me want to create an accessible, judgment-free spaces where young women can feel seen and capable. I want it to be somewhere girls don’t feel like they need to already be good at STEM to participate.
​- Co-Founder, Phoebe Jia