creating generations of girls who control their own relationships, experiences, decisions & futures

Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) is the national nonprofit authority on girls. We conduct large-scale national research with girls, deliver evidence-based programs in schools nationwide and equip adults to better support and empower girls.

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We know the world is challenging for girls.

79% of girls report that they are under so much pressure they feel like they are going to explode.*

Over half of girls don’t believe they’re smart enough for their dream career.*

1 in 2 girls are afraid to lead because they don’t want others to think they’re bossy.*

*The Girls’ Index™ 2023, by Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX)

We know what to do.

Equip girls with the skills they need to navigate today’s challenges. The evidence-based ROX Program serves girls in grades 5-12.

Improve school outcomes and enhance parent engagement with research, professional development and curriculum.

Access data-driven tools that increase understanding, build connection and cultivate confidence.

EMPOWERING GIRLS TO RULE THEIR EXPERIENCES — FROM RELATIONSHIPS TO ACADEMICS.

WE KNOW the ROX program for girls WORKS

63%

decrease in bullying and relational aggression among ROX girls

86%

of ROX girls have higher levels of self-esteem and self-confidence

9 in 10

ROX girls feel safer and more confident that they can protect themselves

78%

of ROX girls have an increased connection to school

Dr. Lisa Hinkelman knows girls.

ROX Founder and CEO, Dr. Lisa Hinkelman, is a nationally recognized researcher, speaker and author who is a foremost authority on educating and empowering girls and creating environments that foster girls’ confidence, self-esteem and successful decision-making. She has spent nearly 20 years researching and counseling girls and educating adults, first as a professor at The Ohio State University and now at ROX.

Learn more about Dr. Hinkelman here.

Together, we’re Making the World Safer for Girls.

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At Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) we know you want girls to feel confident in sharing their opinions, standing up for themselves and making good decisions for their futures.

But today's world is challenging for girls. It's a difficult place for them to feel confident in their bodies, their abilities, their opinions, and, ultimately, in themselves.

To successfully navigate the challenges of adolescence, girls need adults who are informed, understanding and empowering. We can help you be that adult for girls.

Are you ready to make the world better for girls?

At ROX, we study girls’ unique experiences and use that data to create resources and programs for you to help girls find their voice, rule their experiences and embrace their confidence. Whether you’re looking for guidance to help her with body image and self-esteem, “girl drama,” peer pressure, mean girls/bullying, self-defense or dating relationships, ROX has the resource you need.