Kriola’s Professional Association (KPA) is the first 501c3 dedicated to helping Cabo Verdean women and girls, Kriolas, and women and girls of color broaden their knowledge and grow their network through resource sharing and programming. KPA was launched in 2019 in Boston, MA by and for Cabo Verdean women and girls with the mission of bringing together Cabo Verdean women of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow professionally and personally through networking, leadership, and education.