Helen Grieco, She Institute Founder & President
Helen was born in Long Island, New York into a family plagued with alcoholism, violence, abuse and poverty. By her early 20's Helen recognized that she was repeating her family history and made a commitment to change. She earned a B.A. in Women's Studies and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in women's therapy and education. She has more than twenty years experience as an individual and group counselor. Helen founded "Defending Ourselves Self-Defense School" with her husband where they trained thousands of women and girls in self-defense. For 25 years she worked for the National Organization for Women as advocate and spokesperson for women's social, political and economic equality. She has trained women to be community activists and leaders. She is an author and producer of educational media for women and girls.
Helen has dedicated her life to help women and girls become safer, healthier and economically independent. Becoming a mother has made her profoundly more passionate about her mission.
Helen Grieco is also the founder of BRAVE People. www.bravepeople.org
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