
ABOUT THE GIRLFRIENDS
who we are and what we're all about.
As you get older and your focus changes, friendships become harder to find especially living in the suburbs. Our first few years living in the Washington D.C. metro area, we had a hard time finding friends because we rarely saw women that looked like us when we were out and about. We eventually found a good set of friends but of course they lived throughout the D.C. metro area. They always wanted to hangout in the city and never in the burbs. You switch jobs, you get married, have kids, and sometimes you just don't feel like driving 40 minutes to an hour to hangout every weekend.
We realized there were plenty of women of color living in Northern Virginia but there wasn't a platform to connect us! That my friends is when Girlfriends In The Burbs was created in 2017. After several women across the country expressed interest in bring GITB to their suburbs we decided to expand our membership outside of the D.C. metro area. We currently have plans to expand to Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, New Orleans, and Charlotte.
GITB creates the opportunity to meet a group of fabulous women in your own backyard. Some of our members have found out they attend the same church, work together, or live in the same apartment complex. We are a paid monthly membership organization and we host public events to create a friendly positive space to further connect women in the suburbs.
If you are new in town, married or a mother who needs a social life outside your family, or that woman that wants to make connections near you, join Girlfriends In The Burbs at our next public brunches.
Entrepreneur, #1 Best-Selling author, mom and motivational speaker

Our Mission
It is our mission to create a space for women of color to connect and form lasting friendships in the suburbs of metropolitan areas. We do this through our events we host. No matter if you attend a social event, community service, workshop, or our monthly Cosmos In The City Networking Social, you will experience a positive and welcoming environment that fosters friendships and partnerships among women of color.
meet
Sherra
Founder, instagram
Being able to connect with women in real life and share your joys, sad times, and just being able to be yourself is an award in it self.

Sherra, is the driving force behind GITB. She has created over 60 + events within the last year for women of color to meet in the suburbs of Northern VA. It's always a posh vibe with a fun theme at every brunch, girls night out, and member only events. When Sherra isn't planning events she is climbing the corporate ladder in the banking industry or booking girls trips! She enjoys indulging in her top two self-care rituals shopping and traveling.
meet
Tiffany
Co-Founder + Creative Director, instagram
Being an introvert, GITB has brought me out of my shell. I have found a great circle of friends within GITB. We uplift each other, can be bougie & ratchet, and have a great level of respect for one another while building lasting friendships.

Tiffany, is the creative drive behind all of GITB's digital marketing and graphics. She also happens to be Sherra's younger sister. When Tiffany isn't helping planning events she is running her small graphic design studio Brand Bug Studio. She enjoys being a socialite, traveling, having fun with her friends, reading, and curating GITB events.
meet
the team
helps GITB run smoothly.
Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.
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“I love being a part of GITB. I've met a great group of ladies of whom I can honestly call my friends. Not to mention there's always something to do so I'm never bored”
Jasmine T.
National VP of Operations

“Having relocated to NOVA for a job, GITB was the best way for me to immediately plug into a vibrant community of like-minded women. So grateful for the variety of activities, the great friendships forged, and the convenience of being in Northern Virginia.”
Christel P.
National Director of
Community Reach
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“I recently moved to NOVA from Seattle and was looking for a local support system. Girlfriends in the Burbs is that and so much more. It is a place to girl talk, attend events, meet new people, get dressed up, support the community and even travel as a sisterhood. Thank you GITB for providing me a NOVA Fr-amily.”
Megan S.
National Secretary
meet our
GEMs
local Girlfriend Event Managers
One’s life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, and compassion.
meet our
Photographer
Page Gordon, CCP Photography
Instagram @ccp_photos
"The DC area isn’t known for its sense of community. That’s why I appreciate @girlfriendsintheburbs so much. Creating opportunities for networking & camaraderie for ladies in the #dmv"
