ABOUT US

THE ORIGIN BEHIND OUR NAME: "HERd"

The name "HERd" has many different hidden messages that truly showcase what our team strives for: empowering and promoting the inclusivity of the girls and women of our Los Angeles community.

We wanted to choose a name that emphasized the idea of a group/union that walks simultaneously towards a shared goal: a herd. Our shared goal is to create a haven for the ladies in our community to know they have someone they can reach out to for help.

The word "herd" and "heard" are homophones. The word HEARD holds such great value because it lets us know that OUR VOICES will be HEARD and treated as equal to our male counterparts.

We capitalized the first three letters ("her"; the female pronoun) and Girls Build an all-girls initiative.

OUR MEMBERS

Site Counselor

Faculty Advisor

STACEY MAHONY

I have been the faculty advisor for six years, now, and have loved seeing this organization grow each year. Our girls are so dedicated and hardworking; they truly give me hope for the future.

I am proud to be working with this group of strong women!

Leader of HERd

President

JEBA CHOWDHURY

GRADE: 12th

WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I initially joined Girls Build on a whim because one of the previous leaders encouraged me to, but then found it to be such an uplifting and vibrant space to be a part of it. I can't believe that I became a leader and am so excited to contribute in future years!

Leader of HERd

Co-Leader

SOFIE WERNER

GRADE: 12th

WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I'm Sofie and I joined GirlsBuild because I’m passionate about empowering women, promoting gender equality and I wanted to be a part of a community that allows me to work with others while strengthening gender equality.

Leader of HERd

Co-Leader

SCARLETT HIGGINS

GRADE: 12th

WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I joined Girls Build because a few of my friends had been apart of it this year, but came to love being part of a group of very smart girls and learning from them.

Leader of HERd

Co-Leade

JORDAN PRICEMAN

GRADE: 12th

WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I wanted to join Girls Build because it is a safe space for young women learning how to express themselves.

HERd Member

MARY SAIS

GRADE: 12th

WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I joined Girls Build because I was interested in the zine from last year, and wanted to help work on it this year!

HERd Member

CHARLOTTE GRIMES

GRADE: 12th

WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I joined HERd because it felt like a good way to learn more about how young people can make differences in their communities, and I wanted to get more involved in programs that would make positive impacts.

HERd Member

CIRA MEJIA

GRADE: 12th

WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I joined because I love girls and I wanted to be around girls. <3

HERd Member

PRISCILLA SYNN

GRADE: 11th

WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I joined HERd to spread awareness of difficult topics and promote female empowerment!

HERd Member

ALYSSA AURE

GRADE: 12th

WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: My name is Alyssa Aure and I wanted to be apart of Girls Build so I could help to uplift and bring change for the girls in my community and school.

HERd Member

NAOMI FARKAS

GRADE: 12th

WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I wanted to uplift the voices of women and marginalized people in my community and beyond. I think it's a wonderful way to flex my creative muscles while working towards a cause I believe in!

HERd Member

ADA TRAVIS

GRADE: 12th

WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I joined Girls Build because I get inspired by being surrounded with creative people, and this club is the perfect representation of that!

HERd Member

COURTNEY WATTS

GRADE: 12th

WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I joined Girls Build because I wanted to know what it was like to be a part of a safe environment that was meant to bring strong and creative woman together.

HERd Member

NATALY CANSECO

GRADE: 12th

WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I joined Girls Build because as a girl myself, I have a passion for empowering and supporting other girls.

HERd Member

CASSIE HARRIS

GRADE: 12th

WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I joined GirlsBuild because I wanted to be apart of a space that is dedicated to serving the needs of the young women at our school.

Additional Members

Frida Heim

Khosiyat Kilichova

Alice Kim

Elisha Kim

Amara Manning

Rae Bush

Saptarshy Chowdhury

Nathalie De Mata

Madeline Garcia

Georgia Gough

Lydia Synn

Kayla Wolovitch

Lucy Yerrid

Jackeline Olano

Mathilda Sitruk

Veronica Matheu

Chloe Million

Madeline Quill

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