Monique A. Stennis

About Monique A. Stennis

Early in my career, a supervisor recognized me for building a new team from the ground up and leading them to exceed financial and operational goals. That experience shaped my professional identity as someone who creates, builds, and leads with purpose.Today, I’m a strategic communications advisor, educator, and DEIB leader with over 20 years of experience across higher education, nonprofit, government, and corporate sectors. Whether I\'m developing internal communication strategies, designing inclusive programming, or writing and teaching about personal branding, I bring ideas to life that make a meaningful impact.I’m also a certified Evidence-Based Coach through Fielding Graduate University, where I deepened my ability to support individuals and teams through reflective, goal-oriented coaching practices. This training strengthens my work as a communicator and mentor—helping leaders navigate complexity, build trust, and lead with intention. Strategic Communications & Brand Development – Crafting narratives, managing executive messaging, and leading internal and external communications strategies that align with business goals. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) – Designing programs that foster inclusive environments, promote social justice, and empower underrepresented communities. Higher Education & Student Success – Teaching, mentoring, and building first-gen support initiatives that drive persistence, belonging, and leadership development. Project, Program & Event Management – Leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and executing high-impact events and strategic initiatives. Crisis Communications & Stakeholder Engagement – Managing sensitive, high-profile issues with integrity, empathy, and transparency. What I Bring to the Table Internal Communications & Executive Messaging Brand Strategy & Content Development Public Relations & Storytelling DEIB Leadership & Restorative Justice Facilitation First-Generation Student Support Programs Curriculum Design & Higher Ed Instruction Program Design, Budget Oversight & Team Leadership Community Outreach & Nonprofit Engagement Workshop Facilitation & Public Speaking Crisis Management & Incident Response CommunicationsI’m also grounded in operational leadership and technical know-how, with early career experience in:• Business Development• Inventory Control & Cycle Counting• Software Conversion & SOP Development• HTML & CSS Visit: moniquestennis.com

Experience

1. Co-president

   Bloom Again Foundation

   Sep 2025 — Present

   Elected to serve as Co-President of Bloom Again Foundation, where I co-lead a committed, volunteer Board of Directors focused on expanding financial support for economically vulnerable women navigating medical crises. In this role, I help guide strategy, governance, and community partnerships to strengthen our regional impact and uphold our mission of supporting women when they need it most.

Education

• University of La Verne

  MBA, Marketing

  2003 — 2005

• California State University-San Bernardino

  Bachelor of Arts, Communication (public relations and mass media)

  1991 — 1996

• Fielding Graduate University

  Certificate, Evidence-Based Coaching

Skills

• Business Development
• Bit.ly
• Marketing Management
• Email Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Training
• Budgets
• Direct Mail
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Microsoft Office
• Social Networking
• Management
• Team Building
• Customer Service
• Human Resources
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Press Releases
• Event Management
• Collateral
• Recruiting
• Tweetdeck
• Strategic Planning
• Crm
• Employee Training
• Hootsuite
• Team Leadership
• Klout
• Coaching
• Social Media
• Market Research
• Process Improvement
• Non-Profits
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Nonprofits
• Public Relations
• Media Relations