About STEMpoweringHER
STEMpoweringHER was founded by an inspired young woman, Hannah Ruppert, from Xavier College Preparatory in Phoenix, Arizona. This student noticed a troubling trend: not enough women were getting the chance to shine in STEM fields. Determined to change that, she founded STEMpoweringHER. Her goal? To show other young women that STEM isn't just for guys—it's for everyone!
Hannah Ruppert
FOUNDER
Hannah is a senior in high school attending Xavier College Preparatory. She is active in club soccer and is a member of her school's varsity lacrosse team. When not on the field, she is passionate about coding and is developing an app that teaches people about investments and the stock market. Hannah is also devoted to teaching young children about financial literacy and money. Beyond school, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
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VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Emma Knox
Emma is a senior at Xavier College Prep and has been an active volunteer of STEMpoweringHER since the beginning! She enjoys spending time with people in her community and fostering change for young women of all ages. Emma's favorite event was our latest one focused on the stock market!
Our Goals
Create more opportunities for young women in STEM
Create and spread awareness
Bring science, technology, engineering, and math to the underprivileged