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 college access, supporting retention, and celebrating their successes & resiliency in academia and personal/professional paths. 

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Objectives & Goals

• Building a community for BIPOC womxn through a virtual platform  

• Providing access to mentors and other academic and professional resources

• Advocating for professional and personal success and development

• Increasing access to higher education

• 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