About Us
No baker left behind
The club aims to bring positivity and prioritize mental health to members through baking. Here, members can relax from a long week of school and other activities by baking together in a friendly, supportive environment. In addition, showcasing the creative culinary creations on the club's social media accounts can bring confidence to members and make them feel even more proud of the result of their hard work. By baking for volunteer services such as senior homes and impoverished neighborhoods, members will also gain a sense of fulfillment while creating important impacts on their communities. Members will also learn about cultures around the world by researching recipes and cooking for holidays such as Lunar New Year, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Rosh Hashanah. The club is open to all levels of chefs, and even those who have little to no cooking/baking experience have the opportunity to learn without judgement. Baking encourages self-care, creativity, patience, self-trust, and so much more. Since baking offers important life lessons, the club aims to teach members that failure is a learning opportunity rather than a sign of weakness. By nurturing friendships, a sense of belonging, mindfulness, and community, Girls Who Bake is an amazing opportunity to anyone who is interested in baking!
Our Story
This club provides members with a welcoming, stress-free environment for Stuyvesant students to unwind and boost their confidence. No experience is required to join, and members of all genders are welcome. Here, members will learn how to bake food of all kinds-- from easy recipes to more difficult ones, everyday meals or holiday specialties, and from cultures around the world! Through baking, members will practice self-compassion, self-appreciation, and a sense of independence. This club aims to teach women and all other genders to live each moment as it unfolds, focusing their attention on what is happening and accepting it without judgment. Members are expected to obtain basic baking supplies in their kitchens, as we will be baking via Zoom. Members can post their individual creations on the club's official Instagram account, as well as the club's other social media accounts. The club will also come out with videos showcasing our baking, as well as a compilation of recipes that the club community enjoys! Overall, the club hopes to offer a positive community of supportive women who are willing to learn, grow, and empower one another through a shared love for baking and eating!
Meet The Team
Marilyn Shi
President & Cofounder
Hi! I’m Marilyn Shi, the founder & president of Girls Who Bake. I’m a sophomore at Stuyvesant High School in NYC. I’ve been baking for as long as I can remember, but due to the recent pandemic, I found myself baking at home more than ever before! I’m so excited to share my passion for baking and cooking with other supportive, empowering women through this club!
Ava Fung
Vice President & Co-Founder
I’m Ava Fung, the vice president of Girls Who Bake! Food has always had a way into my heart, so having a club with the premise of baking with a community is a dream. By working in this club and participating in its meetings, I’ve been able to improve my mental well-being and mood. It’s my mission to create a safe space to grow with this club and all its members!
Melody Lew
Logistics Director
Hi! I’m Melody Lew and I’m the Logistics Director for Girls Who Bake. I hope to combine my passions of baking and helping others into one! At Girls Who Bake, I aim to organize operations to allow others to use their baking skills to help other communities.
Ani Nikoghosyan
Director of Special Events and Fundraising
Hey! I’m Ani Nikoghosyan, Directors of Special Events and Fundraising at Stuy Girls Who Bake and a sophomore at Stuyvesant High School. Through baking, I hope to help others, as well as myself, grow our self-confidence and independence. I can't wait to share the exciting experience of learning and creating with GWB!
Emily Young-Squire
PR Director
Hi! I’m Emily Young-Squire, one of the PR Directors of Girls Who Bake. As a sophomore at Stuyvesant High School, balancing school and free time can be both hard and stressful. However, I find baking and cooking (one of my favorite activities) helps to relieve my stress. Not only that, but I think that food is one of the biggest ways in which people can connect with each other. I joined GWB because I wanted to improve my ability to bake, give back to the community, and make new and meaningful friendships along the way!
Nazifa Hyder
Web Director
Hey everyone :) My name is Nazifa Hyder and I am the Director of Web for the Girls Who Bake club at Stuy! I am also one the creators of this website and I produce graphics for the club’s social media from time to time as well. Baking is an enjoyable pastime for me and personally, I like the process more than the results since it is so much fun to mix ingredients and decorate. It is easy to lose yourself in the workload at Stuy so I hope you decide to join this club to help unwind and enjoy yourself !! :D
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