ALL ABOUT SHE
mentoring.
empowering.
uplifting.
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OUR MISSION
The mission of Shaping Her Earth (SHE) is to empower young women of color to rise as confident, capable leaders. We address the barriers and disparities they face in education and personal growth by providing mentorship, leadership development, and community-building opportunities. SHE creates safe, supportive spaces where participants gain the skills, networks, and confidence to thrive academically, professionally, and personally. Through intentional guidance and access to opportunities—including internships, workshops, and high-impact campus programs—SHE helps young women of color not just survive, but lead, innovate, and transform their communities.
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OUR CORE
Shaping Her Earth is guided by three pillars:
SHE MENTORS – We provide mentorship that helps high school and college students achieve their personal, professional, financial, and philosophical goals.
SHE LEADS – On college campuses, we create safe spaces for leadership, community-building, and peer mentorship. Participants lead their peers, guide local high school students, and grow their confidence and leadership skills.
SHE CONNECTS – We link participants to professional women mentors, corporate partners, and internship opportunities, giving early exposure to careers, networks, and real-world experiences that position them in the national leadership pipeline.
Together, these pillars cultivate a national network of emerging leaders ready to rise, lead, and transform their communities.
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OUR STORY
Shaping Her Earth was founded by Sheria Irving, a passionate advocate for mentorship and empowerment, inspired by her own experiences as an educator in the New York Public School system. In her role, Sheria witnessed the unique challenges faced by young women, especially those from underserved communities. She saw how women of color, a demographic disproportionately affected by poverty, violence, and systemic inequities, often lacked the support, guidance, and resources needed to thrive.
Having benefitted herself from the mentorship of strong women throughout her life, she was fueled and inspired to create SHE. Recognizing that young Black and Brown girls face real and profound challenges—from harsher disciplinary actions in grade school to feelings of hypervisibility and invisibility in higher education—Sheria founded SHE to bridge this gap.
BOARD MEMBER
Cynthia Grace Robinson
BOARD MEMBER
Aquaila
Barnes
BOARD MEMBER
Eva Rigamonti
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sheria Irving
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At SHE, we empower young women of color from underserved communities to rise as confident leaders. Our programs connect participants to high-impact college campuses and corporate partners, providing mentorship, internships, and professional experiences that place them within the national leadership pipeline. With measurable results—over 75% report increased confidence and 95% go on to lead in their communities—SHE is cultivating a generation of leaders ready to thrive, lead, and transform communities across the country.
We're changing the game.
Mentorship, especially for women of color, is disproportionately limited in academic and professional settings
15%
SHE increases access to mentors in STEM, MedS and Arts professions by
60%
more than
100%
Our program boasts a remarkable graduation rate of
OUR IMPACT
of our SHE Leaders continue their education at Prestigious colleges and universities.
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Your generous contribution helps us provide life-changing programs, mentorship, and resources to young women of color. By donating to SHE, you empower BIPOC girls and women to achieve their full potential, create lasting change in their communities, and become the leaders of tomorrow. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference. Join us in shaping a brighter future—donate today.
