We are four girls who met through the Girls Who Code summer immersion program at Akamai. We were inspired to create a change for homeless women after watching various Youtube videos that documented their everyday struggle with feminine hygiene.

Through a series of interactive menstruation-related games, Cotton raises awareness of how something so universal affects a group that is commonly ignored. Users themselves can make an impact in their community, while also educating themselves of the importance of feminine hygiene.

Our Team

Aruzhan Koshkarova

Salem! My name is Aruzhan Koshkarova, I am an upcoming senior at Haileybury Almaty. I love coding, traveling and kpop. I kmow 6 languages, both technical and human. I am from Kazakhstan, Almaty. Everything I currently do and pursue is to achieve my life goal- getting more girls into STEM

Caroline Burke

Hey everyone! My name is Caroline Burke, I am an uprising senior at the Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School in Waltham. I am an athlete and have participated in 5 different varsity sport throughout my high school career. On my free time I study different diseases and disorders that remain a mystery, I hope to take my interest in the medical field and my engagement in computer science into my future. I believe that as a woman I must go into the working world strong and head first, and that anybody can succeed in life no matter your gender, sexuality, religion, or race.

Laura Nguyen

Hi! My name is Laura Nguyen, and I am an upcoming senior at Boston Latin School. I am a varsity swimmer, piano & cello player, and after the immersion program, an enthusiast of Computer Science. In my free time, I enjoy volunteering at Samaritans, taking part in my school’s FeminSTEM (a club aimed to foster greater interest in science for girls), and shopping on Newbury Street with my friends.

Melissa Noel

Hello, my name is Melissa Noel and I am an uprising senior at KIPP Academy Lynn collegiate. I am a hardworking, enthusiastic, and a determined person. In my free time enjoy to knit and watch television. I believe that anyone can make their dreams into reality as long as they strive for success. In the future, I plan to be a pediatric nurse because I love kids and care about their health.