Location
St. Croix
Department
Biography
Dr. Gail-Ann Guy, an activist, and feminist, believes in the power of education. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees in social work, a master's degree in Public Administration from Andrews University, and her Doctorate in Public Health from Capella University. Her doctoral research focuses on leadership and advocacy, explicitly analyzing human rights policies to include women and children. She has created the acronym CRY RAPE(Report, Advocate, Protect, Educate), which speaks to violence in all forms.
Dr. Guy is a public speaker and centers her presentations on genderbased issues, including sexual and domestic violence and other social matters. She supports the "Me Too Movement" and has researched extensively on avenues for reducing gender-based violence in her homeland, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Through her work in the country, Dr. Guy was able to identify and address inconsistencies within the islands'' current policies. She has presented her findings to government and religious organizations in Africa, the Caribbean, and the United States of America, including the United States Virgin Islands.
In addition to her work and academic studies, Dr. Guy is a woman of faith. She is deeply committed to serving God fervently in her advocacy for underprivileged and underrepresented people. Her activism is marked by wisdom, humility, and compassion.
Vision: Dr. Gail Ann N. Guy envisions communities of empowered individuals who can advocate for victims of violence so that perpetrators are brought to justice and held accountable for their actions.
Mission: Dr. Guy aims to inform and equip individuals with the skills necessary to save lives. She continues to create and promote victim-centered programs and educate communities about the atrocities of sexual, physical, verbal, emotional, spiritual, and economic violence.
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