Meet Monique

Monique A. Stennis is a communications professional with expertise in diversity initiatives and building a culture of inclusion within higher education institutions, small to mid-sized organizations, non-profits, and entrepreneurs.

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She leverages her unique background, perspective, and extensive marketing career to quickly identify, translate, and deliver project management expertise; communication strategies; and innovative diversity programming align with the organizations’ mission.

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Currently the Director of Diversity Initiatives at the University of Redlands, Monique serves as a mentor and advisor for organizations such as the Pride Center, Multicultural Center, Gender Justice Center, and international student populations. She created a community vision that promoted open dialogue and mutual respect and conveyed it to every student within the University. She led her team to fully commit to that vision, creating a highly engaged community that changed hearts and minds.

For more than a decade, Monique also built social media programs- from the ground up and led digital marketing strategies for the University of Redlands and Inter Valley Health Plan. She integrated diversity initiatives, public relations, marketing, and events management into communication campaigns at both organizations. She provided consultation and leadership via their social media presence and developed brand strategies to convey value online.