Summary: Monique Coleman is a Hollywood actress who has starred in films such as High School Musical, in which she played Tyler McKessie. She is also the UN Youth Ambassador. Monique has been in Australia, travelling across the country, visiting schools and a wide range of community organisations, including indigenous communities. Most recently, she has launched an online talk show called ‘Gimme Mo’ to get young people talking about the issues that affect them. Monique is promoting ‘Gimme Mo’ on her global road trip which will take her to Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Recently, Monique came to the Commission and spoke with 2010 Australian Youth representative to the UN, Samah Hadid, and Race and Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Graeme Innes about her role as Youth Ambassador, her commitment to youth advocacy work and the 'Gimme Mo' project.
