Monique Wong

Senior Business Development Manager @JA Europe

Edinburgh, GB

A senior leader overseeing strategic partnerships across a 43-country network, led the development and execution of high-impact funding and engagement strategies with multinational corporations, philanthropic foundations, and public sector donors. Championed cross-sector collaborations to expand access to workforce readiness and entrepreneurship programs for young people across Europe- Strategic Partner Development: Cultivated and expanded a portfolio of corporate partners, foundations, and institutional donors through bespoke philanthropic programs, cause marketing, and multi-year sponsorships. Secured new funding opportunities that directly supported JA’s mission to equip young people with future-ready skills- Program & Ecosystem Building: Co-led the design and regional scaling of JA Europe’s workforce development initiatives, positioning the network as a trusted bridge between education and employment. Drove alignment between industry needs and youth-focused learning outcomes- Executive Project Oversight: Managed complex, multi-stakeholder partnerships to successful delivery — working across corporate clients, internal teams, member offices, and third-party vendors. Ensured excellence in execution and measurable partner impact, while maintaining high levels of satisfaction and engagement- Cross-Border Impact: Provided thought leadership and operational coordination across 43 national JA member offices to drive consistency, innovation, and measurable impact at scale.

Haverford College

BA

University of Cambridge

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership

Bard College

Summer Program

Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington

Accelerating Social Transformation Program

General Assembly

Data Analytics