Soroptimist Clubs Host “STEAM Wars”-Themed /Dream It, Be It®/ Event
Soroptimist International of El Centro, CA (Desert Coast Region), in partnership with SI/San Diego and SI/Alpine, hosted an inspiring “Star Wars”–themed Dream It, Be It conference in January 2025 for 70 girls across Imperial Valley. The event focused on careers in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), where women currently hold fewer than 30% of roles.
The day-long conference engaged girls with all seven parts of the Dream It, Be It curriculum. Project lead Ivonne Sotomayer shared, “This project was years in the making!” Acknowledging the challenges girls may face in pursuing STEAM careers—such as fear, rejection, and lack of representation—the event provided a supportive and encouraging environment for girls to explore their interests and ambitions.
A highlight of the event was the club's first-ever Dream It, Be It education award, presented to six of the attendees. The financial award will help the recipient pursue her educational goals and live her dreams.
The success continues—SI/El Centro has officially entered into a partnership with NASA, with planning already underway for the next Dream It, Be It project in January. The club’s strong outreach across Imperial Valley led to full support from local school districts—an important step toward long-term program success.
One of the most exciting outcomes? A new member joined SI/El Centro after participating as a presenter and helping to plan the conference.
“This program has now become our club's crowning achievement,” said Ivonne—and it’s clear that the impact will continue to grow.
Congratulations to SI/El Centro, SI/San Diego and SI/Alpine for such a successful project!
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