Annual Reports

Explore the journey of Cohort Sistas and see how we’ve grown over the years.

Our annual reports highlight key milestones, program expansions, and the impact your support has made in advancing equity in doctoral education. From our founding in 2020 to today, we’re committed to empowering historically excluded scholars, especially Black women and non-binary people, as they pursue their doctorates.

Discover how we expanded our mentorship programs, introduced key initiatives like the Graduate School Fair and Career Summit, and strengthened our partnerships to further support historically underrepresented scholars in their doctoral journeys.

2022-2023 Impact Report

In our third year, we continued to grow our impact, supporting more scholars through the Sista Circle Mentorship Program and expanding our professional development offerings. This report highlights the success of our programs and the growth of our podcast, which amplified the voices of Black women in academia.

2021-2022 Impact Report

This report reflects a year of significant growth, as we doubled our mentorship program participation, launched our Board of Directors, and received a major grant from Goldman Sachs. Learn how we continued building momentum toward our mission.

2020-2021 Annual Report

Our inaugural report highlights the founding of Cohort Sistas and how we laid the foundation for a thriving community of Black women in doctoral education.