BURLINGTON, Vt. - The UVM Athletics Inclusive Excellence Committee is proud to announce the launch of She Roars, an initiative to foster gender equity in the world of sports. She Roars aims to raise awareness about the stories, accomplishments, and power of women athletes as well as the long-term inequities faced by women in sports. With the support of our community, alumni, and fans, She Roars will strive to empower all women to stand up for themselves and others, while championing the recognition and celebration of all women leaders in sport, on and off the field.
 
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"We have been inspired by the many incredibly strong female leaders in our country who fight, on our behalf for gender equity," said Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development and Academic Affairs Dr. Cathy Osmers Rahill. "Locally we've been awed by the efforts and impact of the Burlington High School Girls soccer team's Equal Pay initiative. Nationally we've learned from the giant work done by the US Women's Soccer Team, Billie Jean King, the US Women's Hockey team, players in the WNBA and so many others.  We have a duty as Catamounts to join this conversation."

She Roars will also serve as an educational platform to provide stories and information to help female leaders realize their full potentials. Catamount student-athletes have been critical to the creation of this initiative. She Roars is dedicated to breaking down barriers. This campaign aims to empower all women, transwomen, femme, and non-binary folks in sport and in our community.  She Roars welcomes diversity and promotes belonging across the intersections of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, and religion.

"UVM has a proud legacy of exceptional women athletes and teams," stated Director of Athletics Jeff Schulman. "I'm excited that this new initiative will help further highlight these outstanding women, provide new leadership opportunities for our student-athletes and a platform for important conversations and advocacy around gender equity issues in the world of sports." 

If you are interested in learning more or becoming involved you can email SheRoars@uvm.edu, Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @SheRoars_UVM or visit our website by clicking here.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT SHE ROARS
"She Roars is the culmination of months of work by passionate and inspiring leaders in our department and Inclusive Excellence Committee who are paving the way for future Catamounts and girls in our community." – Nora King, Director of Marketing and Fan Engagement

 "As a coach, there is no greater responsibility than empowering and encouraging young women to achieve excellence. She Roars allows female student-athletes, coaches and staff to have a voice in the ongoing fight for gender equity within sports." – Jessica Drummond, Associate Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

"As a student-athlete I recognize the importance of female leadership in athletics, and I have been proud to witness the numerous Women in Sport leaders who collaborated to foster empowerment and create the She Roars initiative." – Kailyn Myshrall, Senior UVM Field Hockey, America East and NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Council Representative

"I am humbled and proud, now more than ever, to be a woman in sport, having been supported by leaders that acknowledge the importance of our voices being heard and celebrated through the She Roars Initiative." – Sarah Wells, Junior UVM Women's Basketball