For women working in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers, the world can be a lonely place. According to reports, only 30 percent of STEM professionals in this vital, high-paying field are women, and many report facing discrimination, unconscious bias and a general lack of role models and support.

A free, online summit, organized by Santa Barbara-based leadership coach Mary Jean Vignone, aims to change that.

The virtual Fearless Femme Summit: Propel Your Career in STEM is designed to help women in STEM reach new heights in their careers and become authentic leaders. The summit will be held online daily 10 a.m.-1 p.m., April 29 -May 2.

Registration is open to STEM professionals, students and the public at no cost by signing up at www.fearlessfemmesummit.com.

Vignone is a leadership coach, consultant and educator with 25 years in executive roles in large and mid-size organizations. She founded her coaching practice, SuccessReach, Ltd., based on her belief that women in business are a wealth of untapped leadership talent.

“After working with women in STEM, I recognize a need to support those working in challenging environments,” Vignone said. “I am passionate about helping women in STEM and decided to create a virtual space where they can learn to navigate career obstacles.”

The Fearless Femme Summit will feature 20 speakers offering guidance on how women in STEM can strengthen their voices and positively impact their corporate culture.

Each day focuses on a theme, moving from strategies to accelerate success and shatter the glass ceiling, to how to lead with influence and effectiveness, and ultimately create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Topics covered include conquering imposter syndrome, how to steer your own career, the art of negotiating, building high achieving teams and reducing burnout.

Conference speakers include software engineer Manasa Mannava; Maxine Roman, who leads Innovation, Collaboration and Partnerships for Kraft Heinz North America Research and Development; rofessional development consultant Suman Kapur; productivity expert Sara Caputo; Women’s Economic Ventures CEO Kathy Odell, and STEM Power Skills trainer Stephanie Slocum.

Each day’s sessions includes a 30-minute question and answer period during which participants can ask questions of the experts, and a free action-oriented bonus.

Registration is conference free. Recorded speaker videos will also be available on the website for free during the week of the summit. After that time, participants can access the videos by purchasing a VIP package.

For more on The Fearless Femme Summit, visit http://www.fearlessfemmesummit.com/.