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MEET THE FOUNDER
MARINA BLOOMER
Aerospace Engineer + STEM Educator
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Tufts University
M.S. Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Tech
MBA, UW Madison, WIsconsin School of Business
Meet our Founder and Program Director! During her career as an aerospace engineer launching rockets and working with astronauts, Marina has been dedicated towards creating and running Girls in STEM programs to inspire the next generation of engineers. She is determined to increase diversity in engineering and knows that exposure to engaging and inclusive STEM programs at a young age is critical.
Stellar Tech Girls brings her years of STEM programming experience and network of inspiring female engineering role models to girls in Wisconsin.
She knows that today's girls are going to bring more diversity into engineering and change the future of the industry. She cannot wait to see what they invent, how they improve the world, and the planets they explore!
Our founder Marina Bloomer was featured on the STEMblazers Podcast (S3E2)!
Listen to learn about her career in aerospace engineering, her role as VP of Program Management at a rocket engine company, and how mentorship comes in many forms.
"Remember that the people who become aerospace engineers and astronauts did not constantly win. They did not always succeed at everything they tried, but they continued trying, and that's really how you get to that point to do something that seems so challenging and seems so impossible to achieve. You just keep trying. You pick yourself back up, and you keep working hard."
"There is so much more to engineering than just the analytical side. If you are very well rounded and have all of those different attributes, you can be a really powerful engineer and make a big difference."
"There are moments when I look around the room and I am the only woman... often. And it's not ok. So something needs to change."
MEET THE STELLAR TEAM
Now Hiring for Summer 2026
This could be you!
Science Education & Youth Leadership Intern
Advanced summer internship helping lead instruction, support staff, and contribute to daily program operations. Ideal for college students or emerging educators ready for responsibility beyond a typical camp role.
Senior STEM Camp Counselor (Youth Leadership Track)
Active, hands-on summer role assisting with STEM activities and supporting camper engagement. Great for college students or developing youth leaders seeking meaningful experience before stepping into instructional roles.
Assist with activities, camper engagement, and daily routines while developing teamwork, responsibility, and youth leadership skills. Ideal for high school students and college students in STEM who want to join our mission under the guidance of youth education experts.
Ashley O'Malley
Summer STEM Leadership & Operations Intern
Hello! My name is Ashley O’Malley, and I’m a student at the University of Iowa studying Informatics with a focus in Human-Computer Interaction. Science has always been a guiding force in my life, and I’m so excited to join Stellar Tech Girls because I truly believe every young person deserves to feel like they belong in STEM. I can’t wait to help create a camp environment where girls and non-binary students feel supported, confident, and curious—because sometimes one encouraging experience can change how you see yourself.
In my free time, you’ll usually find me with my friends and family, hiking, hanging out with my dog, or painting!
Keerthi Peddinti
Stellar STEM Mentor
Hey everyone, my name is Keerthi and I am a student at UW Madison (Go Badgers!) majoring in Computer Science. Outside of school, I love to paint, travel, hang out with friends, and watch TV shows. I joined as a mentor at Stellar Tech to share my passion about STEM with young girls and underrepresented minorities and help them love engineering and science!
