Monique has spent the past year effectively advocating on behalf of students and their concerns.  Since she became a member of the DePaul Student Government Association in 2004, she has diligently worked to create new opportunities, sponsor events, develop synergies, and bring awareness to the heart of the issues with her constituents.  Her ideal goal of creating programs that will benefit the overall good of the DePaul community has transcended into a year of phenomenal accomplishments that has assisted in the growth and development of DePaul students.

     Monique is recognized by her peers, faculty and staff as a leader, innovator and creative thinker who has the ability to bring all diverse groups together in an attempt to live out the mission of St. Vincent DePaul.

     Monique is also a junior, pursuing a BA/MA in Organizational Communications and Community Service Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.  In addition to her current Senator position, Monique was also the President for the Alpha Kappa Psi Zeta Pledge Class in 2004 and is the current Professional Committee Chair for Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity.  Monique currently serves as a member of the SNL Dean's Student Advisory Board and the search committee for the AVP for Academic Affairs.  She is also a Junior Counselor Intern for the Undergraduate Office of Admissions and Research Assistant.

     Outside of DePaul, she has been and is actively involved in other volunteer opportunities such as a previous G.E.D. tutor for the AUL and President of NACEE (National Association of Christian Entrepreneurs and Executives) as well as President of the Chicago Hummingbirds. 

     Monique considers herself to be a person who pursues excellence in all that she does, while striving to maintain a balanced lifestyle.  Her goal is to graduate with her Bachelors and Masters in Communications and continue with her dream of becoming an entrepreneur.

     Some of her pastimes are reading, writing, working on her first book, playing golf, tennis, and of course shopping and volunteering with disadvantaged youth and women.

     Monique’s decision to run for President came as a result of her passion to unify the Student Government body, promote diversity among students, and raise awareness of SGA’s responsibility to serve, advocate, and promote on behalf of student organizations and the general student body.  "We need to create a synergy between SGA, staff, faculty, the two DePaul campuses, and the DePaul community in order to promote change and advocacy," stated Monique. "We will work to change the stereotypes about SGA and bring about a change for the greater good of the University."