Monique Perez

Monique Perez, MBA, is a seasoned professional in partnership development and business growth, currently serving as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at STEM From Dance since March 2025. Previously, Monique held the role of Managing Director of Partnerships and Placement at Thrive Scholars from August 2021 to March 2025, where responsibilities included leading the Corporate Partnerships Team and developing key strategies for market expansion and relationship management with C-suite clients. Monique's earlier experience includes serving as the Director of Business Development at Year Up, and as a Senior National Sales Executive at Apollo Education Group, focusing on talent solutions in the healthcare sector. Monique began a career in account management as an Account Executive at Yellow. Monique holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a BBA from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.