Speaker Name: Monique Quinones

Monique Quinones is passionate about building strong communities and empowering others through leadership and service. As a grant writer and program manager, she works to create opportunities for foster children and families, ensuring that programs are sustainable and impactful. She plays an active role in organizing events like the Foster Festival and local fundraisers, bringing people together to support a shared mission. Monique believes leadership isn’t just about making decisions – it’s about creating space for others to thrive and helping them succeed.

When she’s not working on community initiatives, you can usually find her reading, playing board games with her family, or attempting to master the art of sewing.