Monica Szlekovics is a dedicated advocate and professional with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Marymount Manhattan College. With over two decades of lived experience she is dedicated to empowering incarcerated survivors of domestic violence and advancing social justice initiatives.

Monica joined SJP in July 2022 as a part-time Project Coordinator and is now serving as the Director of Operations & Programs. In this role, she facilitates and supports SJP projects, develops training programs and curriculum, and leads community outreach efforts.

Since May 2020, Monica has also been an Advisory Committee Member for SJP, where she plays a key role in developing resources to educate stakeholders on issues related to the criminalization of survivors, strengthening community support initiatives, and advocating for alternative sentencing under the DVSJA.

Previously, Monica held positions such as Program Assistant at Marymount Manhattan College, where she excelled in student record management, faculty support, and leadership roles on advisory boards and conference planning committees. She also contributed her skills as a Fellow at The Frederick Douglass Project for Justice, focusing on program planning and research aimed at social justice reform. With a passion for justice and empowerment, Monica advocates for the rights of justice impacted communities and leads initiatives that challenge systemic issues related to the criminalization of survivors. She regularly presents on domestic violence, trauma, and incarceration, and is an accomplished artist and published essayist.