Montrell Carmouche
Senior Advisor Quality Care Innovator
Montrell Carmouche brought the Safety and Freedom Fund to Operation Restoration, where she leads Operation Freedom. She is a member of the executive team and is responsible for establishing program direction for client services and adherence to the organization’s client-centered philosophy of service delivery.
Montrell has a demonstrated passion and commitment for social justice. She works closely with local, regional and national partners to advance criminal justice reform. Montrell was a featured panelist at the Newcomb Art Museums Per Sister Panel on Criminal Justice Reform, and is an active member of the National Bail Fund Network, and the Louisiana Incarcerated Women's Task Force. In 2021, Montrell was named one of the inaugural justice fellows for The Education Trust in addition to being an EPIC Ambassador with the Ladies of Hope Ministries. She was awarded the 2022 Black Voices for Black Justice Award. Montrell is also one of two formerly incarcerated women registered as a lobbyist in the state of Louisiana .
In addition, Montrell is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Montrell Carmouche, LLC, a consulting firm that specializes in program design, facilitation and civic engagement. Her lived experience has led her to dedicate her professional career to supporting formerly incarcerated people like herself to achieve their dreams. She has extensive experience facilitating meetings, convenings and trainings. Montrell’s facilitation style engages participants in creating, discovering, and applying learning insights to their everyday lives. She helps learners acquire, retain, and apply knowledge and skills by introducing them to the content and then asking questions that fosters discussion.