Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Science

Since becoming a Girl Scout, Jimena Furie has developed into a purpose-driven leader committed to expanding access to science education for young women. As a Girl Scout Ambassador and founder of The Young Women in Science Project, she combines academic excellence, hands-on research experience, and community service to inspire the next generation of female scientists, particularly in underrepresented communities.

Jimena has held multiple leadership roles within Girl Scouts, including organizing fall and winter camps and hosting safety-skills workshops for younger scouts. She has sold over 600 boxes of cookies and earned the Girl Scout Silver Award for a community project that combined environmental stewardship with public education on canine mental health through the beautification of a local dog park. Her service extends beyond scouting: she has volunteered tutoring elementary school students in Spanish and mathematics and participated in the restoration of a local wilderness park.

An honor student at Redondo Union High School with a cumulative weighted GPA of 4.0, Jimena is also a Candidate for the National Merit Scholarship Program (2026). She holds the California State Seal of Biliteracy and earned the highest score on the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam. She is currently pursuing the Cervantes Award through the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, recognizing sustained academic excellence in Spanish and meaningful community service. Her bilingualism is complemented by creative achievement as the author and illustrator of the children’s book La Noche de Halloween, available on Amazon.

Jimena’s academic focus is biomedical science. She has completed Principles of Biomedical Science and Human Body Systems through the Project Lead The Way Biomedical Pathway and is currently enrolled in Medical Interventions, with plans to complete Biomedical Innovations. Her scientific training includes participation in a STEM summer internship at Oakland University’s Department of Biological Sciences, where she worked under Dr. Luis Villa, gaining hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation and stem cell research. She has further strengthened her analytical skills through participation in the Stanford Math Circle (Fall 2022, Spring 2023).

In addition, Jimena is enrolled in El Camino College through the Dual Enrollment Program (Spring 2025), reinforcing her commitment to advanced academic preparation. Her interests—reading, cooking, writing, and traveling—reflect the curiosity and cultural awareness that shape her leadership style.

Through The Young Women in Science Project, Jimena partners with schools, nonprofits, and community organizations to deliver mentorship, hands-on STEM experiences, and role models that empower young women to envision themselves in scientific and medical careers.

Organizations interested in hosting or partnering with The Young Women in Science Project are invited to connect with Jimena Furie to bring this transformative program to their community.