
About Me
I bring nearly two decades of experience supporting people and projects working at the intersection of systems change, equity, and community resilience. I partner with organizations, networks, coalitions, and collaboratives who are frustrated with the status quo and ready to take measured risks for greater good.
We collaborate as thought partners to navigate the context—political, social, and everything in between—and bring about the big changes you want to see.
I’ve been described as the link between ungrounded visions and over-grounded details. I come alive in ambiguous, emergent spaces while holding shared capacity in dreaming big and playing in the weeds. With a gift for transforming bold visions into tangible realities, I thrive at the intersection of big ideas and real-world action. I love asking, “What will it take?” and then rolling up my sleeves to map the path forward.
One of my superpowers is listening. Whether working with a multi-stakeholder group or walking with a friend, I’m listening for the next question that will take us deeper. A strategic and systems thinker, I help people and organizations untangle complexity, spark fresh insights, and move from “what if” to “what will be.” Known for my sharp synthesis and ability to make collaboration both productive and deeply human, I bring structure and adaptability in equal measure—infusing the work with clarity, warmth, and a spirit of possibility.
I had the pleasure to work with Monica on a complex, multi-sectoral initiative. Monica’s thoughtful and collaborative spirit resulted in unified strategic plans and tangible results. She brought clarity and vision with her strong communication and project management skills and used her strengths in facilitating collaborative problem solving to ensure our work was reflective of client and community needs. I highly recommend her!
Emily Bower
Gresham Redevelopment Commission
“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.”
-Ryunosuke Satoro
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