Genevieve Fleming is a program coordinator for Ascend at the Aspen Institute. She assists in organizing cross-team projects and initiatives, ensuring they align with Ascend’s mission and objectives. She also provides logistical and administrative support for the Aspen Forum on Women and Girls.Genevieve joined Ascend in 2024 as an intern with the Postsecondary Success for Parents initiative.
Prior to joining Ascend, Genevieve worked to facilitate restorative justice circles with youth and young adults in schools across the DMV in efforts to interrupt cycles of violence.
Genevieve graduated with her BA in Criminal Justice and a minor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from The George Washington University. Based on her experiences as a Chicago native, she is specifically interested in the intersection of poverty, race, and gender in our legal system. In her free time, she enjoys reading, going for walks, and spending quality time with friends and family.