BIO Monica Garcia Robinson 2015

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“If I can make a difference in the lives of others … if I can give hope to others … and inspire others … help them to

reach their full potential in business, fitness, or life in general … then I will be a true leader in my mind.” ---MONICA GARCIA ROBINSON

AWARDS

Monica Garcia Robinson has received numerous awards and recognition for her contribution to her

community, including:

2014 – NPC METRx Rocky Bikini Fitness Competition – 3rd Place

2006 - Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Director’s Community

Leadership Award

2006 - Colorado State University, College of Business Honor Alumna of the Year

2006 - Latina Style Magazine Entrepreneur of the Year

2005 - 9NEWS Leader of the Year, presented by TIAA-CREF, awarded to Monica Robinson in recognition of extraordinary

contribution to the community and Colorado;

August 2003 - the Denver Business Journal’s “Outstanding Women in Business Award” given to Monica Robinson in the

area of High Tech and Telecom;

May 2003 - “The Denver Post Minority-Owned Business of the Year” awarded to Monica Robinson for outstanding

entrepreneurial achievement and community support;

August 2002 - ATHENA award given to Monica Robinson by the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce. The Athena

award is presented to an individual who “has inspired others with exceptional professional achievement and community

service… and who has actively and generously assisted women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership

skills;”

September 14, 2001 - OMS named Minority Small Business of the Year by the United States Small Business Administration

(SBA) Colorado District Office;

1990 or so – Martin Marietta Astronautics Group Success for Suggestion Award

CURRENT/PAST BOARDS AND ORGANIZATIONS

President of the National Association of Professional Women, South Denver Local Chapter

Founding Board Member of the Denver School of Science and Technology

Colorado’s Women Chamber of Commerce

Governor Ritter’s Higher Education Transition Committee

A+ Denver, Citizens for Denver Schools

Governor Owen’s Colorado Education Alignment Council

Mayor Hickenlooper’s Leadership Team on Early Childhood Education

Denver Public Schools Speaker Bureau

Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce

Denver Metro Chamber Foundation

St. Joseph Hospital Foundation

Metro Denver Sports Commission

The Latina Chamber

Hispanic Chamber

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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:

Keynote Others L.E.A.D. Conference, Colorado State University

2nd Annual Jewels of the Valley, Conference and

Business Expo

Adams State College

Alamosa Middle School Graduation

RMMSDC Growth through Partnership Luncheon

COORS Hispanic Employee Network

HHEROS (Hispanic Hospitality Employees Recognition

for Outstanding Service) Awards

Wells Fargo Hispanic Employee Network

The Gary and Leslie Howard Family Foundation

YouthBiz

Daniels Fund

Junior Achievement

Denver Public Schools – Hispanic Speakers Bureau

(Abraham Lincoln, North, Denver School of Science and

Technology, Bryant Webster, Bruce Randolph Middle

School, etc.)

Miracles on Ice

Girls Inc.

Volunteers of America, the Mission

Word of Life, Pastor Gayla Events and Young Adult

Events

PHOTO-SHOOTS / 9NEWS LIVE INTERVIEW /

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS FOR LATINO SUAVE MAGAZINE:

Latino SUAVE Magazine

November 2005 – February 2008

Monica was Publisher and Writer for a 100-plus English/Spanish page magazine covering

Latino affairs and culture. She chose the stories, the covers, and the photos from the photo

shoots. She also attended interviews, finalized the run lists, editorial calendars and publicity,

among other duties for the magazine. During her tenure, the magazine interviewed, featured and

published articles on major political figures, entertainers, professionals, and national leaders. An

example of the interviewees were: Edward James Olmos, Esai Morales, Amaury Nolasco, Jorge

Perez, Pete Martinez, Rebecca Vigil-Giron, Michael Barrera, Yrma Rico, Lance Cpl. Jose

Sanchez, Eduardo Najera, Lloyd Chavez Sr., etc. They were athletes, actors, actresses,

astronauts, entrepreneurs, artists, fashion designers, scientists, models, doctors, health

professionals, and education specialists; we told some great stories of perseverance! We

videotaped some as well! These stories transformed many lives nationwide and in a quick two

year period of time!

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

Monica used to speak to the homeless at the Volunteers of America Mission every Thursday before their dinner and then stay

to serve dinner and cleanup. I would share my story with them and show them how my faith in God not only brought

miracles and blessings, but also helped me make it through life’s trials.

She attended the Leadership Exchange to Miami, Atlanta, Seattle, Montreal and Dallas with the Denver Metro Chamber

Foundation the past five years.

In 2002, 2003, and 2004 she attended the Minority Business Summit in Washington, DC with the Congress of the United

States House of Representatives Committee on Small Business.

She attended the Trade Mission to Mexico with Colorado Governor Bill Owens in November 2001.

She attended Dartmouth School of Business (Tuck) Minority Business Executive Program in 2000.

She is a Leadership Denver 2005 Alumni; a leadership program of the Denver Metro Chamber Foundation.

SUMMARY

Monica recognizes the contributions the people in her past have made to her success. They have contributed to her in many ways and

they will never be forgotten. Her hard work ethic, integrity, discipline, ability to get along with other, work in a team environment,

reliability, and her faith have all contributed to her success. She is also grateful for the assistance and resources of the U.S. Small

Business Administration, the education she received from Colorado State University, and the example her family set in the areas of

faith and perseverance.