Born and raised in Colorado, Monica earned her B.S. in Neuroscience and her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology before beginning her career in academic research. For the past six years, she has specialized in regulatory oversight within the Department of Neurology, ensuring that research studies meet FDA and other regulatory agency requirements. She is passionate about supporting ethical, compliant, and impactful research. In her spare time, she loves spending quality time with her family, baking, and scuba diving.