Who Are We?

Many students attending secondary school are expected to navigate systems without ever being taught the rights they are entitled to, especially under Title IX. For girls and students from underserved backgrounds, this lack of access to information can shape how safe they feel, how they advocate for themselves, and whether they are taken seriously at all. HERA is grounded in the belief that knowledge should never be a privilege.

Every part of HERA is rooted in the idea that when girls are informed, supported, and given space to grow, they are able to shape their environments and move through the world with greater clarity and confidence.

• We focus on making information clear, accessible, and actionable by providing resources and hosting workshops for students and low-income families. 
• Alongside this, we engage in policy work by drafting school proposals and legislation that push institutions to be more transparent, accountable, and responsive to the students they serve.
• At the same time, HERA is committed to building spaces where girls are encouraged to see themselves differently. Beyond understanding their rights, we want them to feel confident stepping into leadership, education, and career pathways that may have once felt out of reach.

Our “why”