Behind every Nevada Women’s Fund scholarship is a story and few are as compelling as Bobbie Roybal’s.
At just 16 years old, Bobbie faced a world that felt stacked against her: a young mother navigating an abusive relationship, barely hanging on in school. The odds weren’t in her favor. But she made a choice, not just to survive, but to rise.
“I wasn’t just fighting for myself,” Bobbie told a sold-out crowd at this year’s Salute to Women of Achievement luncheon held in Reno last month. “I was fighting for my kids, and for a future that looked nothing like the one I came from.”
With grit, resilience, and the support of Nevada Women’s Fund (NWF) scholarships, Bobbie earned her degree in social work, launched a nonprofit to support youth battling addiction, and is now pursuing her master’s degree. Through it all, she’s been raising her family and emerging as a leader and advocate in her community.
Her story brought the room to its feet, an unforgettable reminder of why the Salute to Women of Achievement matters. More than just a luncheon, the event raises critical funds that help women across Nevada overcome adversity, complete their education, and make lasting change.
“This is the power of education,” said the NWF press release. “This is the power of Nevada women.”
Bobbie’s journey is one of many, but it shines a light on a truth that resonates statewide: When we invest in women, we invest in stronger families, healthier communities, and a better Nevada.
For more information on the Nevada Women’s Fund and how to support future scholarship recipients like Bobbie Roybal, visit nevadawomensfund.org.
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