New student organization spreads grace, optimism, love and dignity
By Kayla Giles
A group of young women havefounded a new organization on the Texas State campus that has gained the attention of the female student body.
The organization titled Women of G.O.L.D focuses on uplifting and empowering women.
G.O.L.D is an acronym for grace, optimism, love and dignity. These are characteristics the organization helps promote amongst their members.
The founders of Women of G.O.L.D said they feel that the organization has had a positive impact on their lives.
Keysha cloud is the president of the organization. Cloud said that founding the organization was one of the best things that could have happened to her.
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“I wanted to start a movement here on campus where women could unite to positively uplift each other. So many of us struggle with insecurities- it’s nice to have a group of women dealing with the same issues remind you of your inner beauty,” said Cloud.
Christina Carbajal is the event coordinator for the organization. Carbajal said that she likes to incorporate events that help with personal issues she struggles with such as insecurities.
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“I love planning events that help us build up our self-confidence. I have become a more confident woman by interacting with other members during confidence building workshops,” said Carbajal.
Rashael Capers is the secretary for the organization. She began as a member and applied for an officer role.
Capers said she was drawn to the organization because she liked the mission behind it. She said she wanted to be an officer to be a role model for other young women.
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“When I first started coming to the meetings I admired the way the members looked up to the e-board and the insight they gave on how they overcame personal issues. I knew I wanted to be an officer so I could do the same thing they did for me, for others,” said Capers.
Meetings for Women of G.O.L.D are held every Sunday at 5p.m. in LBJSC room 3-14.1.
For more information on the organizationemail .