EMPOWERING WOMEN IN STEM

Virginia WiSTEM Foundation helps girls and young women across the Commonwealth explore STEM, grow their confidence, and step into leadership through mentorship, educational programming, and a statewide network of chapters.

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OUR MISSION

Mentorship

Students engage in weekly 1:1 or small-group sessions with professionals to map career paths and build critical industry knowledge.

What We Do

Virginia WiSTEM Foundation creates spaces where students can explore STEM, build confidence, and practice leadership through mentorship, educational programming, and chapter-based activities across Virginia.

Educational programming

Participants attend hands-on workshops and use curated toolkits to develop technical proficiency and master STEM fundamentals.

Leadership opportunities

Student leaders run local chapter meetings and organize community events to practice management and public outreach.

THE POWER OF REPRESENTATION

We believe that when women lead in STEM, the entire field benefits. Our mission is to bridge the gender gap by providing the mentorship, educational resources, and community partnerships that empower women to reach their full potential as leaders and innovators.

How Your Donation Helps

Donations fund mentorship, educational programs, and leadership opportunities for women and girls in STEM across Virginia. Your contribution bridges the gender gap by empowering the next generation of innovators.

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Building Virginia’s next generation of STEM leaders.