Meet Mónica, a dedicated 3rd year law student at Seattle University School of Law, who has deep roots in South King County, where she was born and still resides. Her Mexican heritage and the immigrant background of her farmworker (campesino) parents have shaped her journey. As the first woman in her family to graduate from college and attend law school, Mónica is a trailblazer. She is also actively involved as a Co-Chair of the Kent For Districts campaign, working to promote equitable representation in the City of Kent through a ballot initiative.

Having long been engaged in civic activism, Mónica is a highly regarded community leader. In 2017, she earned recognition when the King County Council appointed her as a Standing Advisory Panelist for the Regional Affordable Housing Task Force. Her unwavering dedication to meeting the needs of tenants and community members was applauded during her tenure. Additionally, Mónica received the esteemed Roberto Maestas Legacy Award from El Centro de la Raza in 2019.

During her leisure time, Mónica indulges in her artistic pursuits. She expresses herself through painting and performs captivating spoken word poems under the artistic moniker "Móni La Artivista."