Our Purpose
Hermanas Unidas provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional leadership opportunities and resources for predominantly Chicana/Latina college students and alumni by participating in and organizing academic, community service, and social events and workshops.
Our History
In the fall of 2010, a dear friend Mayra Hernandez informed six influential young women of a Chicana/ Latina non-profit organization named Hermanas Unidas. This inspired Ana Accedes, Gloria Mejia, Janet Montanez, Julie Cordova, Martha Loza, and Ruth Benitez to bring an Hermana at the University of California, Merced. With guidance and much needed support from Amy Lizarraga, an Hermana Alumni, these young women established a strong foundation for. chicane/ Latina, who flourished into strong, independent and educated women. Hermanas Unidas is not only a home away from home, but serves to support women in their academics, community, and social activities that will enable them to achieve their goals. As Herman's, we are here to prop up one another thought the various endeavors life has bestowed upon us in hopes of creating a stronger support for Chicana/ Latina and all women far beyond the academic realm.
Foundation History
1994 First Chapter- First HaU Chapter is founded at UC Berkeley
1999-2013 Expansion- HaU expands to 16 other chapters
2010 Uc Merced- HaU de UC Merced is founded
2023 B-Day- HaU de UCM celebrates our 13th anniversary/bday
1999-2013 Expansion- HaU expands to 16 other chapters
2010 Uc Merced- HaU de UC Merced is founded
2023 B-Day- HaU de UCM celebrates our 13th anniversary/bday
Chapter Traditions
Hermana Dates
Members randomly paired to create new connections
Members randomly paired to create new connections
Senior-itas Night
An event to celebrate the last year with graduating Hermanxs
An event to celebrate the last year with graduating Hermanxs
S'Mores Night
Coming together to celebrate our chapter birthday
Coming together to celebrate our chapter birthday
BBQ Day
A barbecue held to kick off Hermana Week first semester
A barbecue held to kick off Hermana Week first semester