Monique S. Biggs

About Monique S. Biggs

I am a purpose-driven communicator and strategist passionate about equity, empowerment, and access—on and off the field. As Assistant Director of Media, Public, and Community Relations at The Hartford Insurance Group, I lead the company’s national Adaptive Sports Program, enhancing access to adaptive equipment and experiences through storytelling, strategic partnerships, and community engagement.A proud native of Hartford, Connecticut, my journey began as a multi-sport athlete and evolved into roles as a coach, mentor, nonprofit board member, and founder of MSB Relations, LLC—a branding consultancy dedicated to uplifting mission-driven organizations.I’ve coached championship-winning teams, mentored future leaders, and championed women and girls of color in sports and business. I serve on the boards of the National African American Insurance Association (Greater Hartford Chapter) and the Wilson-Gray YMCA, and am an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Epsilon Omicron Omega Chapter.Recognitions include the 2025 Pomfret School Distinguished Alumna Award, the Hartford Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, The Hartford’s Chairman Award, and 100 Women of Color. I believe in the power of mentorship: “It’s not enough to reach the top—you have to keep the ladder down so others coming behind you can rise, too.”Learn more about my path and purpose in this feature from The Muse:This Media and Public Relations Professional Is Leading the Way for Equity in SportsLet’s connect and collaborate on building equity, purpose, and community through impactful storytelling and leadership.

Experience

1. Assistant Director of Media, Public & Community Relations

   The Hartford

   Apr 2021 — Present · Hartford, CT, US

   Coordinates the development and execution of Ability Equipped chapter donations, marquee events and athlete appearances. Manages the development and execution of public relations and other external promotion of Ability Equipped content across The Hartford’s owned and paid channelsDevelops news releases, aggressively pitch stories; handle interviews of company personnel; and serve as the program spokesperson when appropriate Tracks program news coverage and distribute to appropriate leaders and stakeholders. Serves as an ambassador of the program both internal and external – raising the visibility of the program’s impact for Group Benefits and the company at largeWorks in partnership with the Group Benefits team to provide content and opportunities for their marketing team to promote The Hartford’s support within sales presentations, meetings and other marketing materials

Education

• Temple University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and English

Skills

• Organizational Development
• Training
• Nonprofits
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Leadership Development
• Strategic Planning
• Coaching
• Event Planning
• Policy
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Community Outreach