Our Spring 2026 programs are back, and more inspiring than ever! Across Creative Electronics, Tech & Arts, and Invent Girls, students are gaining new skills, exploring their creativity, and discovering what they are capable of. Hands-on learning is in full swing. From 5th graders building their first electrical circuits to Tech & Arts students painting galaxies…
Beatriz began her STEM journey in our 5th-grade program, learning how to turn on her first circuit using a simple paper-circuit kit. From there, she built her first motorized robot and LED creature. As she grew with us, so did her curiosity and her skills. She learned to tinker, 3D-print, and code with an Arduino,…
We’re thrilled to announce that following a thoughtful search process, the DIY Girls Board of Directors has selected Cristina Gutierrez Medina, our Senior Director of Programs and Partnerships, as the new Executive Director of DIY Girls! Cristina will work closely with our current Executive Director, Leticia Rodriguez, throughout the month of November to ensure a smooth…
Our programs for 5th–12th-grade girls and gender-expansive youth are in full swing, and your support is what makes it all possible. Whether you joined us at the 2025 Gala, give monthly, or share our mission with others, you’re helping young people build confidence, skills, and connection. Keep reading to see what we’re accomplishing together this…
We are thrilled to share the incredible success of our 2025 Gala — Rooted in Resilience, Empowered to Innovate! Thanks to your generosity and support, we raised $165,156, all of which will go directly to our hands-on STEAM programs. Your contributions are helping inspire the next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. A special…
It’s with deep appreciation and a full heart that I share that I will be stepping down as Executive Director of DIY Girls in November. Since joining the organization in 2017, it has been an extraordinary honor to work alongside an incredible team, board, and community to build a vibrant organization dedicated to empowering girls…
Los Angeles is hurting. Our neighborhoods are reeling from immigration raids, protests, and a climate of fear. For many in our community, these aren’t distant headlines—they are everyday realities. At DIY Girls, we stand with our students, families, and neighbors during this time of uncertainty and urgency. DIY Girls is rooted in the Northeast San Fernando…
We’re thrilled to spotlight three inspiring DIY Girls alumni—Karimar, Cecilia, and Lori—who are taking exciting next steps toward their engineering careers through internships with our amazing partners! Karimar is currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering at UC Irvine. This summer, she’ll be interning at a Suffolk Construction site in Los Angeles—a connection she made at our bi-annual…
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