Monique Holsey-Hyman | |
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 Holsey-Hyman being sworn into office in 2022 | |
| Durham City Councilwoman | |
| Assumed office May 11, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Charlie Reece |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 10, 1965 South Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Craig Hyman |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Binghamton University (BS) Columbia University (MSW) Walden University (EdD) |
| Occupation | politician, social worker, professor |
Monique Holsey-Hyman (born November 10, 1965) is an American social worker, professor, and politician. Prior to her work in politics and academia, Holsey-Hyman worked as a social worker in New York City. She was a caseworker for the New York City Human Resources Administration, served as Director of the Intensive Care Management Program at the Steinway Child and Family Services Center of Queens, served as the Bronx Director of Case Management, and was the Center Director for the Community Healthcare Network. Holsey-Hyman also served as a consultant for Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Centers, Brooklyn Hospital Center, and the New York City Housing Authority.
Since 2018, she serves on the faculty at North Carolina Central University, as the assistant professor of social work, and formerly served on the faculty as an adjunct professor at Berkeley College and as the curriculum coordinator and special assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs for Retention and Recruitment at Shaw University. In 2022, Holsey-Hyman was appointed to the Durham City Council.
In March 2023, Holsey-Hyman was accused of extortion. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation investigated the claims and, in September 2023, closed the investigation due to a lack of cooperation from the original complainants.