Meet the Real Women Behind Surprise Powerz Dolls
Meet the Real Women Behind Surprise Powerz Dolls
✨ Inspiring the Next Generation of Coders, Vets, Mathemagicians, and Astronauts
Every Surprise Powerz doll was thoughtfully designed to do more than entertain—they exist to represent real girls’ futures. Each doll is inspired by real women in STEM who broke barriers, asked bold questions, and used their talents to make a difference.
By learning about these role models, children begin to see that they can be scientists, engineers, astronauts, and innovators too. Let’s meet the powerful women whose stories echo through Codie, Vera, Maria, and Astro.
💻 Codie the Coder®
Inspires confidence in problem-solving, logic, and creativity
Codie is inspired by trailblazers in tech like:
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Kimberly Bryant, founder of Black Girls CODE, who opened the door for thousands of girls of color to learn computer programming and believe in their brilliance.
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Reshma Saujani, creator of Girls Who Code, who showed that coding is about bravery, creativity, and persistence—not perfection.
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Radia Perlman, often called the “Mother of the Internet,” whose algorithms help keep the web running smoothly.
Codie teaches that coding isn’t just about computers—it’s about solving problems and thinking in powerful new ways.
🐾 Vera the Vet®
Promotes empathy, curiosity, and care for animals and the world
Vera is inspired by real-life animal scientists and veterinarians, including:
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Dr. Autumn Davidson, a renowned veterinary specialist who’s helped mentor generations of future vets.
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Dr. Jessica Vogelsang, a veterinarian and storyteller who brings science to life through compassion and connection.
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Dr. Sophia Yin, a leading animal behaviorist who championed humane training and care.
Vera helps children see that science is about kindness, observation, and making a difference, one animal at a time.
➗ Maria the Mathemagician®
Makes math magical, joyful, and empowering
Maria is named in tribute to Maria Agnesi, an 18th-century Italian mathematician and philosopher—one of the first women recognized for her mathematical brilliance.
She’s also inspired by:
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Dr. Gladys West, a mathematician whose work helped develop GPS technology.
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Katherine Johnson, whose math helped NASA send astronauts to space.
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Danica McKellar, an actress-turned-math-educator who has helped make math more accessible to girls through books like Math Doesn’t Suck.
Maria helps girls understand that math is powerful, creative, and made for everyone.
🔗 Meet Maria the Mathemagician®
🚀 Astro the Astronaut®
Inspires dreams of space, science, and sticking with tough challenges
Astro reflects the courage and curiosity of pioneers like:
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Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman to travel to space—and a fierce advocate for STEM education and inclusion.
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Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, who later created science programs just for girls.
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Dr. Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina astronaut and a champion for women in engineering.
Astro reminds every child that no dream is too big, and no sky is too high.
👧🏾 Why These Role Models Matter
Studies show that children start forming beliefs about who belongs in STEM as early as age 5. Without strong, diverse representation, girls—especially girls of color—may start to believe STEM isn’t “for them.”
Surprise Powerz dolls help rewrite that story. By pairing play with over 75 powerful phrases and diverse character identities, each doll helps girls:
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Build a positive self-image
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Discover real-world STEM language and ideas
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See women like them in science, tech, math, and medicine
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Grow up knowing: “This is for me.”
💖 Final Thought: When Girls See It, They Believe It
Behind every Surprise Powerz doll is a real woman who dared to do something bold—and a real child who will one day do the same.
Because when girls play with dolls who look like scientists, talk like engineers, and think like problem-solvers, they begin to believe that they already are.
