Our MISSION
Founded in 2017, The Her Vaga Bound Roots is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that supports and empowers BIPOC womxn by increasing access, supporting their retention, and celebrating their resiliency, and bringing light to untold narratives in academia and personal/professional paths.
Objectives & Goals
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Building a community for BIPOC womxn through a virtual platform
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Providing access to mentors and other academic and professional resources
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Advocating for professional and personal success and development
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Increasing access to higher education
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Granting merit based scholarship(s) through the Vagas with Degrees Scholarship Foundation
HER: Representative of every woman
VAGA: fearless, strong and resilient
BOUND: to greatness
ROOTS:to remain grounded & never forget where you came from