Monica S. Badgett, a Denver native and graduate of Manual High School. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology/Social Psychology Research from Wilberforce University in Wilberforce, Ohio. An HBCU advocate, Monica considers her time at Wilberforce life affirming. Monica also holds a master’s degree in organizational leadership with an emphasis in Strategic Innovation and Change Management from Colorado State University-Global Campus.

Her love for community extends beyond her long-standing career with the City and County of Denver in the DEDO (Denver Economic Development Opportunity) Department. Monica specializes in developing operational processes for non-profit organizations. She’s traveled nationally speaking to municipal audiences regarding corporate stewardship and leading with authenticity.

An author and poet, Monica participates in local and national performing arts communities. She’s served as emcee and performer and is known for her realism, gorgeous vocal tone and encouraging demeanor. Her presence is always felt before it is known.

Monica has served on several board and advisory committees, she is one of the Co-Chairs Emeritus for the Denver African American Commission, Co-Chair for JEDI (Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee with DEDO (Denver Economic Development and Opportunity. Most recently Monica was appointed as Vice Chair of the National Collaborative for Transformative Youth Policy in Washington, D.C. She currently serves on Cherry Creek School District P.A.S.S. (Partnership for Academically Successful Students- Now referred to as V.O.I.C.E.S.- District Voices of Color) Steering/ Advisory Committees, Cherry Creek School District ECCE (Equity Culture and Community Engagement) Advisory Council, Cherry Creek School District/Overland High School Accountability Committee, member of SPIN (Sisterhood of Philanthropist Impacting Needs). She is a steadfast advocate for the psychological safe spaces for Black folk, as a part of collective voice of Therapy Thursday. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, and serves on several committees in Denver Alumnae Chapter. Monica is also the proud and praying mother of 2 children; Amari and Asha.