Gabrielle Inès Souza

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Executive Director @ The Okra Project | Non-profit Management Expert @ The Okra Project
Gabrielle Inès Souza's Location
New York, New York, United States, United States
About Gabrielle Inès Souza

At the helm of The Okra Project, leadership in community advocacy and LGBTQIA+ health drives our mission forward. With over five years of expertise in diversity and inclusion consulting, the organization reaps the benefits of a strategic approach to creating safe spaces and fostering inclusive environments. Our work steers innovative solutions to combat systemic challenges, impacting lives and nurturing equitable communities.The role blends hands-on experience in non-profit management with a deep understanding of the unique issues facing the Black Trans and Queer community. Our team, alongside my leadership, works collaboratively to dismantle anti-Blackness and transphobia, enhancing the effectiveness and reach of our services. This commitment to advocacy and organizing underpins our goal to ensure every individual thrives in a world free from fear and prejudice.

Gabrielle Inès Souza's Current Company Details
The Okra Project

The Okra Project

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Executive Director @ The Okra Project | Non-profit Management Expert
Gabrielle Inès Souza Work Experience Details
  • The Okra Project
    Executive Director
    The Okra Project Jan 2023 - Present
    Brooklyn, New York, United States
    I bring extensive expertise in non-profit management and a deep understanding of community-based programs, mutual-aid collective development, outreach, advocacy/organizing, finance, and operations to The Okra Project. I diligently identify challenges and opportunities, collaborating across departments and teams to develop highly innovative solutions. My efforts aim to enhance the effectiveness and impact of The Okra Project's services and mission. Additionally, I strive to contribute to The Okra Project's efforts to review and improve internal practices, with the goal of eliminating anti-Black modalities, systemic oppression, and transphobia. This work is personal to me, as I am dedicated to removing the barriers faced by the community I both serve and belong to.
  • The Okra Project
    Deputy Director
    The Okra Project Aug 2022 - Jan 2023
    New York, New York, United States
    I bring non-profit management expertise and a high-level of experience in community-based programs, mutual-aid collective development, outreach, advocacy/organizing, finance, operations, and other relevant disciplines to The Okra Project. I work diligently to identify challenges and opportunities, while seeking to work across departments and teams to come up with highly innovative solutions. My work and time here, serves to increase the effectiveness and impact of The Okra Projects services and mission. I also seek to contribute to The Okra Projects work to review its internal practices with the goal of rooting out the ways anti-Black modalities, systemic oppression and transphobia shows up in various spaces, with the hopes of ridding the same community I not only serve, but am part of, of those barriers.
  • The Okra Project
    Program Director
    The Okra Project Apr 2022 - Aug 2022
    Brooklyn, New York, United States
    I was initially hired as the Program Manager when I came to The Okra Project. As we continued to restructure and rebuild, the ED at the time was aware of my work ethic, contributions work in and with community, as well as previous collaborations with other organizations. It were these same values and work ethic that allowed me to be promoted to Program Director. And in that role, I was responsible for researching, planning, developing and implementing the organization's programs. While at the time, I did not have a Program Manager working with me, my gladly accepted responsibilities beyond the above would have been to hire, train and be a motivating mentor to staff. Eager to lead large group discussions and to answer questions and remedy any complaints.
  • The Okra Project
    Program Manager
    The Okra Project Dec 2021 - Apr 2022
    Brooklyn, New York, United States
    As the Program Manager, I serve as the day to day lead for The Okra Project’s program administration. This includes responsibility of program delivery, quality assurance, and program evaluation through broad community access and engagement in our programs. As well as ensuring that we are always ready to respond and adapt as community needs change.
  • Self Employed
    Diversity And Inclusion Consultant
    Self Employed Aug 2019 - Present
    I work with a variety of businesses and organizations, creating an assessment of their current demographics and company goals, and then provide recommendations on how to reach those goals. Specifically as it pertains to both Trans employees and community. Utilizing and leveraging my skills, as well as my personal experience to ensure hiring equality, and safe work environments from one business to the next.
  • Enterprise Holdings
    National Service Coordinator Lead
    Enterprise Holdings May 2021 - Dec 2021
    St Louis, Missouri, United States
    Provided a broad range of support and assistance to both internal and external Fleet Management, as well as the answering of general company inquiries and account management.
  • Ssm Health
    Department Manager
    Ssm Health Jul 2017 - Nov 2019
    St. Louis City County, Missouri, United States
    I was an accomplished and energetic Manager with a solid history of achievement in the medical field. Highlighted often as a leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise includes leadership, team building, information technology and customer service as it pertains to patient satisfaction and experiences. Notable Skills: Leadership, Finance, Osha, Management, Team Building, Team Development, Excel Spreadsheets, Microsoft Word.
  • Ssm Health Cardinal Glennon Children'S Hospital
    Management Team
    Ssm Health Cardinal Glennon Children'S Hospital Oct 2011 - Jul 2017
    St. Louis City County, Missouri, United States
    I began my management journey at Cardinal Glennons Children Hospital and the SSM Health family in 2011. I worked across multiple departments, (Emergency ROOM, NICU/PICU, Patient Access) and was constantly recognized for my work ethic, effectiveness and ability to learn and assist in process implementation, staff and team development.

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Gabrielle Inès Souza attended Yale University, Meramec College, Saint Louis University.

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