Gabrielle Cole, MNM- Gabi Cole Social Enterprise

Gabi was born and raised in North St. Louis City, Missouri. She moved to Chicago after high school to study Political Science and Sociology at DePaul University. She later returned and obtained a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from Fontbonne University. She is currently a nonprofit executive and consultant, educator, and author.  

Her passion for public health and food access drove her to research and develop a local wellness nonprofit program established in 2012 for underserved families in the St. Louis area. The Fit and Food Connection’s mission is to promote equitable wellness programming and healthy food access to support her community. Because of this, she has exceptional leadership experience with racial equity work, creating and leading successful programs led by community, direct practice, public relations, community engagement and organizational planning. Her consultant work specializes in team facilitating workshops and training covering various social justice  topics, liberatory resource development, grassroot organizational development, and coaching.

She believes that social and community organizations should be mission-driven and stay true to their values. Gabi is a member of the American Public Health Association and has been recognized for several outstanding leadership and fundraising awards. Gabi is married with two children and resides in North Saint Louis City.