Luxury skincare and makeup brand, Clé de Peau Beauté has named Reshma Saujani the recipient of the Power of Radiance Awards 2024. The award recognizes women who are taking action to advocate for girls’ education, especially in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). 
 
Clé de Peau Beauté began the annual Power of Radiance Awards through its belief in supporting girls’ STEM education. The brand also holds a multi-year partnership with UNICEF to address the gender inequality seen in STEM education and employment, developing empowerment programs for girls. 
 
Saujani is the founder of Girls Who Code, a non-profit organization that aims to close the gender gap in technology. In running for US Congress, Saujani saw in her local schools that computer science classes were filled with boys with few girls. This led her to found Moms First—a Girls Who Code campaign. 
 
Girls Who Code served more than 500,000 female and non-binary students since 2012. Girls Who Code’s goal is to close the gender gap in new entry-level tech jobs by 2030— which has widened by 13% from 30 years ago, according to the company. 
 
As the recipient of the Power of Radiance Award, Saujani will receive a grant to widen the reach of her mission to support girls’ STEM education. 
 
Saujani will also spearhead the 20 Under 20 campaign with Clé de Peau Beauté. 20 Under 20 seeks to encourage girls to stay in STEM programs, seeking higher education and careers in STEM. 
 
The campaign will provide 20 girls in the U.S. under the age of 20 with mentorships, access to Clé de Peau Beauté advanced research facilities, scientists and grants to support their STEM goals. 
 
“Collaborating with Girls Who Code and Ms. Saujani on the 20 Under 20 campaign is an opportunity for us to do more towards advancing gender equality and leveling the playing field for girls in STEM,” commented Clé de Peau Beauté CEO, Mizuki Hashimoto.

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