Rodan + Fields Invests $350,000 in Girls Inc. Partnership

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Rodan + Fields, the #1 female dermatologist-founded skincare brand in the US, has announced a significant $350,000 investment to advance the next generation of female STEM founders through a landmark partnership with Girls Inc., the preeminent girls' leadership organization in the US and Canada. The initiative includes a $100,000 investment in the Rodan + Fields Futures Scholarship and a $250,000 commitment to Girls Inc.’s college and career readiness program, Project Accelerate.

Rodan + Fields, founded by Stanford-trained dermatologists Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, has long been committed to expanding opportunities for women in science, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The company’s contribution directly impacts future change, starting with the young women building the new generation of science-driven businesses. The Rodan + Fields Futures Scholarship, funded at $100,000, will provide direct financial support to young women pursuing STEM-focused education and entrepreneurship pathways. This reflects the brand’s own origin as a company founded by women in science and is intended to help open the same path for the new generation of women founders.

The partnership with Girls Inc. extends Rodan + Fields’ legacy by creating new pathways for young women pursuing careers in STEM, business, and leadership. Girls Inc. launched Project Accelerate in 2021, serving more than 5,900 young women across 76 affiliate networks nationwide. The program provides mentorship, internship placements, college application support, and career development beginning in high school. By 2030, the program is on track to place approximately 1,000 participants directly into the workforce. The Rodan + Fields $250,000 investment will deepen the program’s reach and expand access to professional development opportunities across the Girls Inc. network.

Beyond funding, Rodan + Fields is opening its doors to Project Accelerate participants through exclusive "From Lab to Leadership" experiences. In November and February, girls from local Girls Inc. affiliates will visit the company’s Berkeley innovation lab for behind-the-scenes access to the science and business of beauty entrepreneurship. Participants will meet the scientists, innovators, and leaders behind the brand, explore how products move from concept to commercialization, and gain firsthand exposure to careers in STEM, product development, and entrepreneurship. By connecting young women directly with female role models working across science and business, Rodan + Fields aims to make STEM careers more tangible, attainable, and inspiring.

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