Our Story
Girl Boss Gatherings was born from a LinkedIn message between Nora and Lauryn in July 2024. Lauryn first met Nora while touring off-campus houses in Nora's neighborhood. Lauryn spent the summer thinking of how to launch a new community group at UNC Chapel Hill, one that wasn't tied to majors, identity groups, or had competitive membership applications. She envisioned a space where all girls could connect and thrive, no matter their background.
Collectively building a community of ambitious women //
Monthly Meets & Boss Divas
Where girls gather
they grow —
To bring this vision to life, Lauryn messaged Nora, who was actively sharing internship tips on LinkedIn from her summer at IBM. Nora immediately saw the potential and brought on her close friend Anaisa, a fellow Kenan-Flagler student, to round out the founding team. Together, they launched Girl Boss Gatherings to empower female college students through career events, social experiences, and networking opportunities. Throughout the 2024-2025 school year, the founding team hosted eight events, each fully sponsored by brands that aligned with their mission of inclusivity and accessibility. Their kickoff event, sponsored by Bumble, was held on Friday, September 27, at Tru in Chapel Hill. Over the first year, they brought together over 300 women, building a space celebrating ambition, connection, and collective growth. By partnering with brands to fund their events, they ensured everything was accessible and free for all attendees, amplifying their core belief: when girls gather, they grow.
Founder //
Meet Lauryn✷
Lauryn founded Girl Boss Gatherings after noticing that many on-campus organizations were tied to academic departments, had competitive application processes, or included other barriers to entry. While these organizations had their place, she wanted to create a space where all girls felt welcome and could meet people they might not otherwise cross paths with. Lauryn has worked with various brand partners to ensure that events are free for attendees and accessible to everyone. Beyond Girl Boss Gatherings, Lauryn works as a contractor for brands like Bumble, Pentel, Maybelline, and Saint James, helping them connect with college audiences. She is also a lifelong Girl Scout and continues to give back to the organization by hosting tours around campus and serving as a young alum panelist for regional events.
Contact: laurynxjada@gmail.com
Maryland Native // Ravens Fan // Travel Lover //
Co-Founder //
Meet Anaisa✷
Anaisa co-founded Girl Boss Gatherings to build a platform that bridges the gap between ambition and access, where students connect not just over shared goals but also shared experiences. From planning panels to launching new initiatives, she's focused on helping the community grow in a collaborative, resourceful, and future-focused way. She is also the Founder and CEO of Colors4Change, a nonprofit that refurbishes and distributes art supplies to underserved facilities nationwide. Anaisa is committed to designing practical, community-driven solutions rooted in long-term impact.
Contact: anaisa.acharya@gmail.com | colors4change@gmail.com
Illinois Native // SZA Fan // Fashion Lover //
Co-Founder //
Meet Nora✷
Nora co-founded Girl Boss Gatherings to foster connection, mentorship, and opportunity among women in leadership. Whether organizing campus panels or amplifying student voices, Nora is driven by a deep belief in collective power and the impact of showing up boldly and authentically. Nora is also the Founder and CEO of Evenin' Out The Playin' Field, an organization working to diversify white-dominated sports like field hockey through free clinics, mentorship, and community engagement. Born out of her own experience as one of the few Black athletes in her sport, Nora's work centers around expanding access and reimagining what inclusion looks like on and off the field. An author and poet, Nora self-published her first book of poetry, What's Left of Me, in Arabic and English. The collection explores identity, grief, and the complexity of navigating multiple cultures with resilience and vulnerability.
Contact: nora.yasier@gmail.com
Maryland Native // Barca Fan // Music Lover //