Monique Couvson, president of Grantmakers for Girls of Color, made a pivotal realization about the value of education during her interactions with young girls in juvenile correctional facilities. With three decades of experience in criminal justice advocacy, she promotes a participatory worldview, listening to the voices of youth. Couvson emphasizes the importance of acknowledging gender fluidity in her organization, aiming to support both girls and gender-expansive youth. Under her leadership, G4GC has mobilized over $26 million to various organizations and established significant funds to empower girls of color.
Couvson emphasizes the transformative power of education, which she considers foundational in contrasting her life experiences with those of young women in juvenile detention.
She advocates for a participatory approach in understanding community needs, acknowledging the fluidity of gender identities among the youth she serves.
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