Monique Davis

Monique Davis is the director of the Center for Art and Public Exchange (CAPE) at the Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA), and also serves as the chief equity and inclusion officer. CAPE uses artwork, exhibitions, engagement with artists, and programming as a vehicle to have conversations about race and equity. At MMA, Monique is responsible for creating brave spaces that expand visitors’ perspectives and reveal shared humanity. She is deeply committed to the belief that art has the power to transform and inform them. She is a CPA and a graduate of Howard University. Prior to her tenure at the Museum, she served as the senior program manager for Parents for Public Schools of Jackson, where her primary responsibility was teaching parents how to be effective advocates for their children. This was accomplished by creating workshops that helped parents navigate bureaucratic and often dehumanizing systems. Monique’s career has been a winding path that has resulted in her owning and operating a restaurant, advocating for homeless veterans at the federal level, and creating safe spaces for nursing.