Monica Garcia

Deputy Director of Communications

Monica is an experienced bilingual communicator with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. She most recently served as National Press Secretary for Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin.

In prior roles as Press Secretary for Hispanic Media for Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid and National Translation Coordinator for President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign, Monica developed strategic messaging targeting America’s diverse Latino constituencies.

A native of Blue Island, Illinois, Monica earned her B.A. in Political Science and International Studies from Northwestern University. After graduation, she was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to conduct research in Mexico City.