OLP Hackathon Fall 2022 Sponsorship Brochure

AWARD WINNING

Third Annual OLP Hackathon 2022

Life On Mars

Sponsorship Levels and Benefits

DEAR COMMUNITY PARTNER, “When I first made the decision to attend OLP for 10th grade, I didn’t truly understand the benefit of an all-girls education…

But after just a few months at OLP, I was thriving and found myself more than ready to solve the world’s biggest challenges.” - Amanda Tran ’21 THE ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE has many facets. One of the most beautiful of them is our pursuit of increasing the number of women in STEM. However, in a world that is slowly recovering from an international pandemic, we want to ensure that these said women are prepared and taught in an environment in which they feel comfortable and understood. Together with other participants, female students from 8th to 12th grade are invited from across San Diego to solve world problems. The theme varies each year, and as a former participant, I am beyond motivated by how people as young as us can solve problems within a DAY with the ability of teamwork, tenacity, and mutual respect for each other. As a member of EPICS, I am elated that this endeavor was recognized by NCGS (The National Coalition of Girls’ Schools). Our hope is to help as many girls as possible unlock a persistent, self-confident, and boundless side to them.

The theme of this year is how we can sustain Life on Mars.

Only 11 percent of astronauts are females, which only shows how little representation women have in aerospace and STEM. We intend to have participants ponder and plan what the economy, agriculture, medicine, and all other forms of human life would look like on Mars. Our goal is to encourage interest in space expeditions for our generation and thus generations to come.

Sincerely, Ainsley Savant ‘23

AWARD WINNING

OLP Hackathon

A HACKATHON FOR...

WHAT IS A HACKATHON EXACTLY? A Hackathon is a meeting of the minds to challenge current notions, problem solve, create, and collaborate. OLP’s Engineering Projects in Community Service club (EPICS), the hosts of OLP’s third annual Hackathon, focuses on how STEM can solve global issues using science, technology, engineering, and math. The experience breaks a large group of people into teams, who use technology to create a new product, service, or program that alleviates a world problem. Through collaboration, diverse skillsets and expertise is shared to catalyze systemic change.

During the event, teams work on creating solutions that affect different regions of the world. Ideas are incubated and solutions are challenged. At the end of the Hackathon, each team presents their solution to their designated problem to a panel of judges and prizes are awarded to the winning team.

WHAT WILL ATTENDANCE LOOK LIKE? OLP’s Hackathon will be held on campus on Saturday, September 10, 2022 and we expect 80-100 girls (grades 8-12) from around the San Diego area to attend this third annual event.

Each team will have 8-10 girls on the anticipated 10 teams, each team mentored by an OLP EPICS member. The day will kickoff with a keynote address and conclude with team

presentations and judging. We will host about 10 judges from notable companies in the San Diego area. We also welcome parents to the Hackathon at the end of the day for a mini expo, a chance to visit each team and learn about their solution to a grand problem.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? We are looking for a primary sponsor to bolster this amazing event. Our Champion Sponsor will help our participants see their winning idea come to life. In addition, we need sponsors to help fund our prizes as recognition of their efforts. Through sponsorship of the Hackathon, your business or organization will benefit from direct exposure to hundreds of community members interested in encouraging and supporting women and you will be aligning your company with leaders in women’s empowerment and education.

OLP Hackathon Academy of Our Lady of Peace Saturday, September 10, 2022 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

OLP’s 2021 Hackathon was the Bronze Award winner for the 2022 CASE Circle of Excellence Awards.

CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) is a global organization and The Circle of Excellence Awards showcase outstanding work in advancement services, alumni relations, communications, fundraising, and marketing. OLP’s Hackathon was honored in the in-person single day event category. This year’s judges praised OLP by stating “A student-led project is always a great idea, and this is certainly a worthwhile endeavor. This special event should enable students to better understand philanthropy’s role within institutions.”

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CHAMPION $5000 or In-Kind equivalent

COLLABORATOR $2000 or In-Kind equivalent

F Opportunity to give the opening remarks F Ability to display company branding/signage during the entire course of the event F Opportunity to announce the first place team F Opportunity to have a representative serve as a judge F Company Logo:

F Featured on event swag given to participants

F On digital event presentation

F On printed materials given to participants

F On event website

F Two parking spots

F Opportunity to have a representative serve as a judge F Company Logo:

F Featured on event swag given to participants

F On digital event presentation F On event website

ADVOCATE $3500 or In-Kind equivalent F Opportunity to announce the second or third place teams F Opportunity to have a representative serve as a judge F Company Logo:

F Featured on event swag given to participants

F On digital event presentation

F On event website

F One parking spot

CONTRIBUTOR $1000 or In-Kind equivalent F Company Logo:

F Featured on event swag given to participants

F On digital event presentation F On event website

Reserve your sponsorship at aolp.org/hackathon or contact Annual Gifts Manager, Kristin Haygood ’99, at khaygood@aolp.org for more information.

TEAM TESTIMONIAL

“We as a team believe that women in STEM are the face of the future. Together, we can solve problems, find cures, and envision solutions for a better world. If we take the initiative, we can take our passions for science to new heights.” — Elena Ruta ’20

JUDGE/SPONSOR TESTIMONIALS

“We have participated in the last two years and thought it was a well-organized, impactful event. Our judges have loved engaging on the sustainability innovation with the young [OLP] female leaders.

— Sharon Vidal, Sr. Director, Corporate Social Responsibility at Illumina “It was motivating to see future young leaders innovating and building together. The excitement in the Hackathon room was contagious and watching them present their creative solutions with such pride was inspirational, and comforting. At ResMed, we know that the future of STEM is in their hands and we are excited and honored to be a champion along the way.” — Sarah Hassaine/Director of Diversity and Inclusion at ResMed ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE | 4860 OREGON ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92116 | AOLP.ORG | 619-297-2266