Latreese Cooke

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Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Latreese founded MEEELJ in 1991 and opened offices in 2004. Latreese created and developed all the programs that are offered by the organization.   She is an alumni of the University of Texas, Austin Community College and most recently the University January 13, 2010 children and enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Her hobbies include shopping, reading, singing and …shopping!

Professionally, Latreese has worked several state government offices in operations management, public speaking and lobbying. She has extensive experience in activism and consultation for civil rights of disadvantaged persons throughout the country. Presently, she is involved in multiple Re-Entry Committees throughout Texas, is a Legislative Policy Reform for Incarcerated Persons Chairperson and serves on many other committees.

“I can’t think of anything better than doing this type of work, for this population and their families!”

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