Cultivating Emotional Resilience as a Woman in STEM

Cultivating Emotional Resilience as a Woman in STEM is an interactive workshop that explores the invisible pressures women face across STEM fields—from confidence gaps and gendered expectations to chronic stress and burnout.

Inika Mehra (bio below) will lead the session by merging neuroscience with women’s health and personal experiences. She will guide participants in understanding how subconscious thought patterns influence stress, confidence, and long-term well-being. Through reflection, discussion, and practical tools such as journaling, mindfulness, and neuroplasticity-based practices, attendees will learn to rewire their stress responses, reclaim their self-perception, and build sustainable emotional resilience for personal and professional growth.

Speaker Bio

Inika Mehra is a University of California, Irvine psychology graduate specializing in emotional resilience and neuroplasticity for women in STEM. With certifications in Ayurveda and Energy Kinesiology, she bridges neuroscience with integrative wellness practices.

As Miss San Francisco 2025 and Founder & CEO of PCOS Alliance, she has reached over 7,000 individuals across three countries through education, advocacy, and health programs.

A Bronze Award Winner for Young Woman of the Year and Leader of the Year at the Women Changing the World Awards, Inika has also been honored by the U.S. Council of Civic Participation for her community impact.

She delivers workshops that translate neuroscience into practical tools for women navigating gendered pressures in STEM, and addresses how emotional resilience impacts both career success and long-term health.

FREE event, registration required

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Open to All Supporters: You don't have to be a woman to join AWIS. Anyone who believes in gender equity in STEM is welcome to become a member and/or to join this event.

This is an online event. All registrants will receive a Zoom link an hour before the event.