ABOUT
SUPER HEROINES ETC.
Super Heroines, Etc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, built on the mission to provide events, classes, and workshops that directly empower women.
WE USE THE POWER OF FANDOM TO
CREATE A COMMUNITY THAT
ADVOCATES
FOR INCLUSIVE EQUITY
AND REPRESENTATION
In 2012
In 2012, Carolyn Noe started a small Meetup group with the simple idea of connecting to other nerdy women in St. Louis. The early meetups were fun and informal, and the idea of Super Heroines, Etc. was born: bringing superheroines together to use their powers for good.
Today, Super Heroines, Etc. is a joyful and inclusive non-profit organization that uses the power of fandom to fight for equity and representation. We gather superheroines in safe environments for empowering events, fostering educational opportunities, and inspiring creative change in their communities. As activists, we attend local, regional, and national conventions to discuss representation in the media and provide tools and support for Super Heroines Etc. to be agents of positive change.
OUR VALUES
NERDY JOY
We’re a community where all forms of nerdiness are celebrated as shared passions. We encourage diverse interests and believe in the power of inclusivity to enrich our nerdy culture.
SOCIAL JUSTICE & ANTI-OPPRESSION
We actively oppose systemic exclusion and oppression. Our work is guided by an intersectional lens, advocating for the dignified representation of all identities and dismantling oppressive structures.
ACTIVISM
We champion collective action for liberation and use our platform to foster awareness and drive social change. We see ourselves as co-conspirators, leveraging privilege to quest for justice.
EDUCATION
We dive deep into a broad range of subjects and explore unfamiliar topics. We share our interests collaboratively, recognizing education as a powerful tool for empowering marginalized communities.
JOIN US
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CONNECT AT EVENTS
Join fellow heroines in our inclusive, fandom-inspired community.
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VOLUNTEER
Use your superpowers to build an inclusive, nerdy community!
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INVEST IN INCLUSIVITY
Donate to make our world more inclusive and equitable.
BOARD MEMBERS
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
YOUR DONATION IMPACT
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$15
Helps us reach more super heroines
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$25
Helps us create inclusive programming
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$50
Supports new game master training
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$100
Supports a social justice themed game night