Monica was born in Arizona and moved to Colorado to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, and Society at Colorado College. While in college, she organized a music festival, taught art classes, and learned how to cook new cuisines to share with her friends. In her free time, Monica enjoys exploring new creative hobbies. She is currently perfecting her crocheting skills but also practices block printing, needle punching, jewelry making, drawing, and painting, among other interests.