Monica brings to New Tech more than 20 years of experience leading national education innovation and reform. As President, she directs the organization’s strategic direction, development and future growth. Among the chief initiatives for New Tech is strategically expanding its network of schools.

Prior to becoming President, Monica was New Tech’s Chief Operating Officer, helping to architect its growth strategy and strategic partnerships. Monica joined New Tech from KnowledgeWorks, a leading developer of innovative approaches to high schools in the United States and New Tech’s parent company. As Vice President of Education Strategy, Monica led KnowledgeWorks’ efforts to advance the national education landscape. Her accomplishments include designing the foundation’s long-range strategic plan and steering development of the “2020 Forecast” on the future of learning.

As a Senior Associate at the Institute for Educational Leadership, Monica founded the Washington, D.C.-based National High School Alliance, a partnership of more than 40 organizations sharing a common commitment to promoting the excellence, equity and development of high school-age youth.

Monica began her career working at higher education institutions including the University of Maryland, New York University and Williams College.

Monica is a columnist for Phi Delta Kappan and a contributing author to Double the Numbers for College (Harvard Press), Saving America’s High School (Urban Institute) and independent reports. She is a national public speaker on the topics of education reform, high school innovation and the future of learning. She serves on the boards of Grant Makers for Education, AdvanceED and the High School Advisory Board for Evans Newton Incorporated.

A Colorado native, Monica earned her Ph.D. and M.A. in Higher Education Administration from the School of Education at New York University. She graduated with a B.A. in Sociology and Social Work from Baylor University.