Ayeshia Garrett-Johnson is the acting President and Executive Director of the Coalition on Urban Girls, where she leads efforts to advance the health, safety, wellness, and opportunities of girls across Chicago through research, advocacy, and systems change.

 

A youth development and community engagement leader with more than a decade of experience, she most recently served as Learning and Program Specialist at UMOJA and previously held leadership roles with Mikva Challenge, where she championed youth voice and civic engagement.

 

Ayeshia is widely recognized for building cross-sector partnerships and advancing healing-centered approaches that empower young people and strengthen communities.