Monique Couvson — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

President of G4GC, a premier philanthropic intermediary.
Author of seven books, including Charisma’s Turn (2023), named a best graphic novel for teens by the American Library Association.
Executive Producer and co-writer of the documentary film “PUSHOUT: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools.”
Advisor and presenter for the B.R.A.V.E. Institute at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.
Her 2018 TED talk has received over 2 million views and been translated into 20 languages.
Recognized by TIME as an equity gap “Closer” in 2025 and by The Root 100 as one of the nation’s most influential African Americans in 2022.

Biography

Monique Couvson, Ed.D., is a seasoned executive leader and philanthropic leader with nearly four decades of experience dedicated to improving conditions for young people in the U.

S. and beyond. She currently serves as the President of G4GC, a premier philanthropic intermediary.

Dr. Couvson's extensive background spans the areas of education, civil rights, and juvenile and criminal justice.