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Who We Are

We are a grassroots, BIPOC-led organization committed to disrupting the cycle of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Black and Brown communities. Our mission is to connect survivors and their families with both immediate and long-term support to prevent revictimization and break generational cycles of abuse.

At Shaquera’s Story, we pride ourselves on providing culturally appropriate services and programming. Every team member has lived experience and/or identifies as a secondary survivor of IPV or substance use (SUD). In addition, all of our service providers have completed the 35-hour Domestic Violence Confidentiality training—ensuring our work is not only trauma-informed but survivor-centered.

Meet Our Founder

Shaquera Robinson, MPH
Founder & Executive Director

Shaquera Robinson is a mother of three, educator, visionary leader, and survivor who turned her pain into purpose. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a focus on Management and Leadership (Summa Cum Laude, Rasmussen University, 2021), a Master’s Degree in Public Health (Rasmussen University, 2023), and an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (Bay State College, 2004).

With over 20 years of experience in education, advocacy, and community leadership, Shaquera has become a powerful voice in domestic violence prevention. Her lived experiences with sexual assault and domestic violence, combined with her professional training, qualify her as an expert on the epidemic of IPV.

She serves on several coalitions and committees, including TRAC, a statewide group of survivors, advocates, and organizations in MA seeking to expand legal protections for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, the Massachusetts Protected at Work Coalition, The Child Support Choice Coalition, and the Lower Roxbury Coalition Wellness Initiative, and Follow Suit Mentoring Program, where she serves as the Vice President, while also leading the Healthy Relationships workshops for the programs particiapants of young boys between the ages of 10-17 years old.

She also works as a Community Engagement Specialist for the Massachusetts Community Engagement Alliance (MA-CEAL) at Boston Medical Center, funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH). Boston City Council President and Boston City Councilor At-Large, Ruthzee Louijeune, declared July 16th Shaquera’s Story Day in the City of Boston. In recognition of Shaquera’s strength, advocacy, and commitment to ending domestic violence in Boston, and her leadership that has empowered survivors, raised awareness, and created pathways to healing and safety through Shaquera’s Story Domestic Violence Consulting and Coaching, Inc. 

Shaquera’s mantra is “We all we got”—a reminder of her commitment to disrupting cycles of generational trauma and uplifting survivors and families through advocacy, education, and coaching.

Our Leadership Team

Fellows & Mentees

Fellows & Mentees

Our Team in Action

Our Commitment

Shaquera’s Story is more than an organization—it’s a movement built on lived experience, survivor leadership, and a vision for change. Together with our community of advocates, partners, and supporters, we are working to end intimate partner violence, uplift survivors, and transform systems that have historically failed them.