Become
a Member

As a member of KPA, you are part of the first 501(c)3 professional association in the Cabo Verdean community in the U.S. KPA was officially launched in 2019 to help close the education and skills gap in the Cabo Verdean community through resource sharing, workshops, conferences, and seminars.


KPA Sisterhood
For women of color who want to grow their professional and personal network, develop skills, and be part of a supportive community and sisterhood.
MEMBERSHIP DETAILS
$149.99/year
or $14.99/month
- Free entry to KPA’s signature events and discounted rate access to all other KPA events.
- KPA members-only special discounts with partnership businesses.
- Discounted apparel and merchandise.
- Access to our exclusive online member community meetings and network opportunities.
- Exclusive online training content and support from members as you build your skills.
KPA Sisterhood
For women of color who want to grow their professional and personal network, develop skills, and be part of a supportive community and sisterhood.
MEMBERSHIP DETAILS
$149.99/year
or $14.99/month
- Free entry to KPA’s signature events and discounted rate access to all other KPA events.
- KPA members-only special discounts with partnership businesses.
- Discounted apparel and merchandise.
- Access to our exclusive online member community meetings and network opportunities.
- Exclusive online training content and support from members as you build your skills.



KPA has bought me a new sense of pride not only in being a Cape Verdean American but most importantly being a Cape Verdean American Woman in the working world. It’s nice to see our women being praised not just for our beauty but also for our brains and seeing more women that look like me accomplishing excellence in the corporate world alongside me. I also admire the opportunity to help the younger generation accomplish their career goals with greater opportunities than I was given. The best part of KPA is the events are not welcoming to just Cape Verdean women but to all women looking to help women, and if there is something, we need more of its diverse women coming together to accomplish greatness.
Maura Goncalves, Director of Training for Hospitality Industry

As a KPA member, I learned a very important lesson “I am not alone.” I had recently moved back to Massachusetts after completing my bachelor’s degree in China. I was having a hard time fitting in and adjusting. I then came across KPA, a sisterhood and an organization filled with empowering women that made me feel like a wonder woman. They not only showed me that I am not alone but helped me realize my potential and overcome my fears. Today I am happy to have been a part of this wonderful organization and connect with these amazing sisters, people that today I know when I need, they are only a phone call away. Thank you to my KPA sisterhood for the best experience of my life.
Lara Correia, Registration Specialist for Brockton Public Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
Take a look at some frequently asked questions below. If you have any more questions at membership@kriolaspa.org.
WHY SHOULD I JOIN KPA?
Ask yourself these questions:
- Am I looking to grow my network and connect with new people outside my circle and profession?
- Am I looking to grow my skills?
- Am I looking to give back to my Cabo Verdean community?
If you answered yes to any of those questions you should join KPA!
HOW LONG IS MY MEMBERSHIP EFFECTIVE?
Your membership is effective for a full year from the day you purchase a membership plan (i.e., if you purchase on June 1, 2022, your membership is effective until June 1, 2023). KPA membership is designed to offer all members the same experience regardless of what time of year you join. You will always have access to all our signature events in the time frame your membership is effective.
WHO ARE YOUR MEMBERS?
What makes KPA unique is that not only are we the first Kriola Professional Association, but our members are from diverse professional backgrounds. Our members include:
- High school and vocational students
- College students
- Early and experienced career professionals from many different industries and professions
- Entrepreneurs
By not having a specific industry professional organization, we create a unique space where women of color with diverse experiences can connect in a way that may not have been possible to do before. The diverse experiences create a culture of sharing, helping, and sisterhood.
DO I HAVE TO BE KRIOLA TO JOIN?
Anyone who identifies as a woman of color can and should join KPA. While KPA was created for Cabo Verdean women and we are proud of our heritage, we recognize that most women of color, regardless of ethnicity, often experience similar occupational and economic disadvantages at the intersection of gender and race. Our collective success comes when we empower and support one another in our professional and personal journeys. KPA’s goal is to create a safe space where all women of color can uplift one another.
CAN I CANCEL MY MEMBERSHIP?
Yes, you may cancel your membership. KPA’s cancellation policy is dependent on your monthly or annual membership plan.
When cancelling a monthly subscription, all future charges associated with future months of your subscription will be cancelled. You may notify us of your intent to cancel at any time; your cancellation will become effective at the end of your current monthly billing period. You will not receive a refund; however your subscription access and/or delivery and accompanying subscriber benefits will continue for the remainder of the current monthly billing period.
When cancelling an annual subscription, all future charges associated with future years of your subscription will be cancelled. You may notify us of your intent to cancel at any time; your cancellation will become effective at the end of your current annual billing period. You will not receive a refund, prorated or otherwise, for the remainder of the annual term. However, your subscription access and/or delivery and accompanying subscriber benefits will continue for the remainder of the current annual billing period.
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