Mutual aid saved my life. Now, I’m paying it forward
The community stepped in when the system failed Gabrielle Inès Souza. She reflects on how leading The Okra Project returns that care to others.
November 10 2025 6:00 AM
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Gabrielle Inès Souza
Gabrielle Inès Souza is a dedicated community organizer and nonprofit leader whose work bridges grassroots activism with strategic, executive leadership. Throughout her career, she has amplified underrepresented voices, developed programs that meet urgent community needs, and advanced equity across every space she enters.
As a visionary committed to justice and liberation, Gabrielle brings both heart and rigor to her leadership. She is known for her unflinching honesty, deep empathy, and rare ability to unite people around bold, transformative goals. Under her direction, the Black trans and queer community is not only heard—but equipped, resourced, and empowered to thrive.
Instagram: @muvasouza
