Skin Health.
Self-Esteem.
STEM.
Helping young people understand their health, build confidence, and explore the science behind it.
Founded by Eileen Parnami, Miss Teen Simi Valley 2025, STEMORA connects science with real-world health experiences so students become informed health advocates and future leaders in STEM and medicine.
STEMORA is a youth-led health education initiative focused on skin health, self-esteem, wellness, and STEM.
We create workshops, resources, and programs that help students understand their health and feel confident in their own skin, while opening doors into science, medicine, and leadership.
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Everything below was built and led by students in STEMORA's first year.
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STEMORA in Action
Workshops, the summit, and the students behind it all.
Three areas, one mission
STEMORA sits where health, confidence, and science meet.
Skin Health
Understanding acne, skincare, and the science behind healthy skin, taught in language teens actually use.
Self-Esteem & Wellness
Confidence built on understanding your body, your habits, and your health, not on appearance pressure.
STEM & Healthcare
Exploring dermatology, research, and healthcare careers so students can see themselves in science.
Summer 2026 Workshop Series
Our summer series has concluded. Explore what students learned, and download the toolkits created alongside each session.
Through STEMORA's Summer 2026 programs, students explored health topics, developed confidence in understanding their bodies, and discovered connections between science, advocacy, and future careers in STEM and healthcare.
Health in Her Hands Summit
Our student-led summit brought young women together for health education, STEM exploration, and leadership, in person at the Simi Valley Public Library and live online.
Explore the summitCertificates in hand, the first cohort of Health in Her Hands participants.
What's Next for STEMORA
Where we're headed as the program grows beyond its first year.
STEMORA Clubs in more schools
Student-led chapters running their own workshops and health drives on their campuses.
A larger annual summit
Growing Health in Her Hands with more speakers, more workshops, and more students each year.
An expanding resource library
New downloadable toolkits on skin health, women's health, nutrition, and STEM pathways.
Community partnerships
Working with libraries, clinics, and local organizations to reach students who need it most.
Deeper advocacy training
Programs that teach students how to organize, speak, and push for health equity.
Mentorship in STEM
Connecting students with mentors in science, medicine, and public health.
“Founded by students. Built for students. Because the next generation of leaders is already here.”
, Eileen Parnami, Founder