Monique Shelton M.s.ed

Monique Shelton MBA M.S.Ed is an experienced community engagement and program management professional currently serving as the Director of Community Engagement for the United Way of Metro Chicago, leading coalition efforts in Suburban Cook County. As the owner of Penny's Way Consulting, Monique specializes in project management and capacity-building for non-profits and small business startups. Previous roles include Deputy Program Director at CEDA, where Monique addressed poverty-related community needs, and Deputy Program Manager at Chicago Survivors, managing support for families affected by homicide. Monique has held various leadership positions in workforce development and violence prevention initiatives, with a strong focus on empowering at-risk communities. Monique's educational background includes an MBA from Concordia University Chicago and a Master of Science in Adult Higher Education from Walden University.