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Monique Daviss

Monique Daviss has spent nearly 20 years serving the needs of underserved communities. As a teacher, public housing administrator, and as a nonprofit executive, Ms. Daviss has remained committed to delivering quality programs and services to residents of low-income communities. As the executive director of a national nonprofit, Ms. Daviss directed program efforts serving thousands of families in cities across the country including Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington D.C., Pittsburgh, Louisville, Memphis, and Prince George’s County, Maryland . Her current work as the executive director of El Sol Science and Arts Academy blends her experience as an education practitioner, nonprofit administrator, and advocate. During her tenure the school has made significant gains in academic performance, school enrollment, enriched programming, and financial growth. She is a graduate of the University of California Los Angeles.