Monica M. Medina was born and raised in Illinois where she received her Bachelor degree in psychology from Northern Illinois University in 2014. At twenty-seven years old, she has served as a personal trainer, research assistant, domestic violence advocate, and volunteer in her current hometown of Sarasota, FL.

Moving to the sunshine state with the pursuit of helping others, she secured a case management role at Centerstone Behavioral Hospital and Addictions Center. For five years, she developed the skills needed to assist and guide individuals during times of crisis. Currently, Monica is a writer and a production assistant for the vibrant South Florida magazine, Venice Gulf Coast Living