In 1997, Girlstart opened as an after-school program in Austin.

Since then, the nonprofit has expanded to Boston and the California South Bay offering programs in science, technology, math, engineering, astronomy and more. Girlstart still hosts after-school programs as well as summer camps and conferences for girls in grades 4-8.

To celebrate, Girlstart is hosting its Game Changers Luncheon on Nov. 4 with STEM leaders, donors, volunteers and parents. www.girlstart.org