Ar'Sheill Monsanto

Ar'Sheill Monsanto currently serves as the Vice President of Strategy and Partnerships at A Healthier Democracy, focusing on lead generation partnerships and best practices in partnership development. Previous roles include Houston Campaign Manager at Link Health, where efforts centered on connecting patients to the Affordable Connectivity Program, and Director of Organizing Strategy at Leadership for Educational Equity, where advocacy and community organizing were prioritized for educational equity. Ar'Sheill has authored the book “Kids in Cuffs: Striving for Equity + Empathy in Education” and held leadership positions such as Executive Director at the Texas State Alliance of YMCAs and Community Mobilization & Strategy Specialist at Texans Standing Tall. Early career experience includes roles at the American Heart Association and DeVry Institute of Technology, concentrating on advocacy, community outreach, and legislative initiatives. Ar'Sheill holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Illinois Springfield and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from Western Illinois University.