Monica Cortes

Monica Cortes is a skilled Communications Research Assistant at the University of California, Berkeley, with experience in visual design, technical support, and research assistance across various projects. Notable roles include Lead Research Assistant at Berkeley Social Welfare and Data Science Researcher at Aspiranet, focusing on at-risk youth. Monica has also interned as a UX/UI designer with Floras, enhancing sustainability efforts, and served as a TEALS Teaching Assistant at Microsoft, educating underrepresented students in Computer Science. Additional contributions include graphic design for The Daily Californian, social media management for Girls Who Code, and involvement in community-building programs at UC Berkeley. Monica holds a Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science with a focus on Data Science from UC Berkeley.