Monica joined Discovery Living in April 2016 as the Member Advocate. Prior to this, Monica worked at The MENTOR Network for 17 ½ years in a variety of roles including as the Regional Quality Assurance Manager in three states and started the Host Home program in Iowa.  Monica has also worked at Centers for Disabilities and Development as a nursing assistant and at Systems Unlimited as a direct support professional during college.

Monica received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work with a specialization in Special Education from the University of Iowa.