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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Student-led health resources
Help Shape the Future of Teen Skin Health 💜
Take the STEMORA Teen Skin Health Needs Assessment
STEMORA wants to hear directly from middle and high school students about what they know, experience, and want to learn about skin health.
Our short, anonymous Teen Skin Health Needs Assessment explores acne, sunscreen and UV protection, skincare information, social media, self-esteem, and the health topics students want to learn more about. Responses will help guide future STEMORA programs, educational resources, Health Labs, research-informed initiatives, and youth health projects.
Who
Middle and high school students
Time
Approximately 5 minutes
Format
Anonymous online survey
Why Your Voice Matters
Teen health education should reflect what students actually want and need to know. Your responses will help STEMORA:
- Identify gaps in teen skin-health knowledge
- Understand where students get skincare and health information
- Explore the role of social media and health misinformation
- Identify the skin-health topics students most want to learn about
- Shape future Health Labs, resources, research-informed projects, and community programs
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.
Acne & Self-Esteem
STEMORA is currently planning an online session exploring acne, skin-health information, social media, self-esteem, and the science behind healthy skin.
Insights from the Teen Skin Health Needs Assessment will help us understand what students want to learn and shape the session around their needs.
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
Areas STEMORA is actively developing and working toward as the program grows beyond its first year.
Youth Research & Voice
Listening directly to students through needs assessments and other youth-feedback projects, then using those insights to shape relevant skin-health education.
STEMORA Health Workshops
Developing hands-on STEM experiences where students can explore the science behind skin health, UV protection, skincare, and related health topics.
Skin Health Education & Resources
Expanding evidence-based, student-friendly resources about acne, sun safety, skincare information, self-esteem, and adolescent skin health.
Healthcare & STEM Pathways
Connecting students with professionals and opportunities in dermatology, medicine, research, public health, and other STEM fields.
Community Health Projects
Creating youth-led projects that turn health education into meaningful community action.
“Founded by students. Built for students. Because the next generation of leaders is already here.”
, Eileen Parnami, Founder