Monique Wright Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

Queens, New York, United States

Develops and implements equity plans, programs, and initiatives via ongoing collaboration with diverse and interdisciplinary teamsAdvises and consults with project teams working on equity projects across the divisional of mental hygiene Encourages and demonstrates the explicit use and benefits of equity tools, strategies and methodsCollaborates with DEI professionals internally and externally to advance NYCDOHMH’s “Race to Justice” programmatic goalsSkillfully… Show more Develops and implements equity plans, programs, and initiatives via ongoing collaboration with diverse and interdisciplinary teamsAdvises and consults with project teams working on equity projects across the divisional of mental hygiene Encourages and demonstrates the explicit use and benefits of equity tools, strategies and methodsCollaborates with DEI professionals internally and externally to advance NYCDOHMH’s “Race to Justice” programmatic goalsSkillfully facilitates racial and social justice spaces that center health equity and disparities via the use of social justice education methods, e.g. intergroup dialogue, facilitative leadership, etcProvides foundational social justice education and leadership development via non- didactic and dynamic workshop facilitation Show less

Long Island City, New York

Coordinates and funds NYC's syringe exchange programs through program monitoring and fiscal oversight with partner institution, Public Health SolutionsSupervises Harm Reduction an amazing teamCo -develops harm reduction education and training for a vast array providers interested in incorporating harm reduction principles and initiatives within their scope of practiceCoordinates harm reduction specific projects related to behavioral health care integrationConsults with public… Show more Coordinates and funds NYC's syringe exchange programs through program monitoring and fiscal oversight with partner institution, Public Health SolutionsSupervises Harm Reduction an amazing teamCo -develops harm reduction education and training for a vast array providers interested in incorporating harm reduction principles and initiatives within their scope of practiceCoordinates harm reduction specific projects related to behavioral health care integrationConsults with public health entities on harm reduction incorporationWorks closely with overdose prevention unit to increase efficacy of overdose prevention activities across New York CityDesigns program collaborations between behavioral health organization to more efficiently meet the needs of people who use drugs, their families and friends Show less

Long Island City, New York

Worked in the Harm Reduction Unit taking on a leadership role in the coordination of the Peer Network of New York and it’s biannual conference as well as other Peer-led initiatives at Bureau of Alcohol & Drug Use Prevention Care and Treatment providing support with the day-to-day coordination and expansion of our naloxone distribution program; conducting presentations and trainings in the community; and assisting our Unit/Bureau with development and coordination of other harm reduction… Show more Worked in the Harm Reduction Unit taking on a leadership role in the coordination of the Peer Network of New York and it’s biannual conference as well as other Peer-led initiatives at Bureau of Alcohol & Drug Use Prevention Care and Treatment providing support with the day-to-day coordination and expansion of our naloxone distribution program; conducting presentations and trainings in the community; and assisting our Unit/Bureau with development and coordination of other harm reduction initiatives and projects. Show less

25 Allen Street

Coordinated Prevention Education and ProgramsOversaw Syringe Exchange Operations and ProceduresWorked with a dynamic teamSupervised Volunteer/ InternsSupervised Professional StaffFacilitated identity based support groups

Worked closed with student led residential programs.Organized service learning eventsCoordinated leadership activitiesPlanned and faciliated leadership seminarsProvided program advisementWas a proud memeber of Living and Learning team

Master Of Education (Med), Higher Education Student Affiars

Activities and Societies: Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society, Social Justice Education, Leadership development, Health and Wellness, Community.

Ba, Women'S Studies, Computer Science , Africana Diaspora Studies

Activities and Societies: Renaissance House (Women of Color Leaders), Black Students Association, LGBTQ Alliance, Student Government.