Isabel DeTuccio grew up in a town just outside Boston, Massachusetts. She attended Belmont Public Middle School until the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, after which she transferred to Noble and Greenough School for the remainder of her high school education. At Nobles, Isabel joined the Nobles Feminist Coalition, a club whose mission deeply resonated with her from the beginning. The coalition aims to promote gender equality and destigmatize feminism both within the Nobles community and beyond through active community engagement.
Over the years, Isabel has observed how rigid gender roles affect individuals’ lives and limit their potential. Motivated to be a force for change, she sought to impact not only her school but also the broader Boston area. Central to her goals was making a difference through community-based action. To bring this vision to life, Isabel launched The FemCo Project, an extension of the Nobles Feminist Coalition. Through this initiative, she organizes fundraisers at her school to support various organizations throughout Boston that advance feminist causes.
When Isabel DeTuccio first began working on her project, the initial step was presenting the idea to the Nobles Feminist Coalition. She shared the concept with other members and asked if they would support the cause and help plan fundraisers. After receiving enthusiastic agreement, Isabel reached out to various organizations across Boston that share FemCo’s mission of promoting gender equality and supporting feminist initiatives. In each conversation, she explained the project and inquired whether they would be open to receiving support. When organizations expressed interest, Isabel followed up with specific questions about their needs, the funding required to make a meaningful impact, and the details of the proposed fundraiser.
One of the biggest challenges Isabel has encountered is generating fresh and creative fundraiser ideas that truly engage the Nobles student body. Given that the school hosts many fundraising events throughout the year, often with recurring formats, it is important to her that this event stands out while remaining effective. Her goal is to create something new and exciting that encourages both participation and donations. Some ideas currently under consideration include hosting a coffee bar, setting up a tie-dye station, and organizing an inflatable human foosball game.
The planning team consists of other FemCo members volunteering their time and ideas to help bring the project to life. They are working toward holding the event in the fall of 2025, allowing time to finalize logistics such as how many organizations can be supported simultaneously, the event’s specific activities, fundraising goals, and the exact date. With this timeline, Isabel hopes to build an impactful and well-organized event that excites the Nobles community and supports important causes in the greater Boston area.
The Project will be hosted in the fall of 2025.
Building on the progress made with The FemCo Project, Isabel DeTuccio plans to continue developing her leadership skills by undertaking more complex initiatives that combine community engagement and social activism. As she pursues further education, she aims to study subjects such as gender studies and nonprofit management to deepen her understanding of the issues she cares about and acquire practical skills for effective leadership. Isabel also intends to seek out new leadership opportunities—whether through clubs, internships, or volunteer roles—that will allow her to expand her impact beyond the school community and collaborate with diverse groups.
Regarding her current Community Leadership Project, Isabel plans to remain actively involved through the initial fundraisers scheduled for fall 2025 to ensure a strong foundation. Afterward, she hopes to mentor younger FemCo members and gradually transition leadership responsibilities to them, empowering the next generation to continue and grow the project’s mission. Through this approach, the initiative can sustain momentum and continue supporting feminist organizations in Boston for years to come.