Monique Wright

Monique Wright serves as the Senior Director of Culture and Engagement at the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) since March 2023. Previously, Monique held various roles at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene from May 2013 to March 2023, including Equity, Justice and Planning Officer, Harm Reduction Manager, and Harm Reduction Educator. Monique's work involved developing equity initiatives, facilitating social justice spaces focusing on health equity, coordinating syringe exchange programs, and expanding harm reduction education. Monique's earlier experience includes serving as Division Director at the Lower East Side Harm Reduction Center and as Leadership Coordinator at the University of Vermont. Monique earned a Master of Education in Higher Education Student Affairs from the University of Vermont and a BA from Wheaton College, Massachusetts, in Women's Studies, Computer Science, and Africana Diaspora Studies.