Michelle Francois

Michelle Francois is the Senior Director of Compassionate Systems at the National Center for Youth Law (NCYL). In her role, she leads the Compassionate Education Systems Initiative, which aims to ensure that all young people experience compassion in educational settings. This initiative focuses on creating supportive environments that foster emotional and social well-being among youth.

Francois has a background in law and has been involved in various legal and advocacy efforts aimed at improving youth services. Her work emphasizes the importance of compassionate approaches in systems that affect young people, advocating for policies and practices that prioritize their needs and experiences.

In addition to her current role, she has previously held positions that involved significant advocacy and legal work, contributing to her expertise in youth law and compassionate systems. Her commitment to this field is reflected in her leadership at NCYL, where she works to influence systemic change for better outcomes for youth across the country.12