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Monica Simmonds, MSPH, is a career strategist, speaker, and author. This wife and proud mama of two fun boys believes in empowering and encouraging others to take charge of their educational pursuits and, ultimately, their career paths through personalized career coaching, occupational wellness education, and motivational speaking. She is the author of “You Are the Prize” and the “Little Brag Book, ” two anthologies that emerged from her career journey and that of the clients she serves.

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ABOUT THE BOOK

In You Are The Prize, Monica outlines time-tested strategies and step-by-step approaches to increase salary offers, accelerate career growth, and gain clarity around the next level in your career. The book invites working professionals in all stages on a new journey to take control of their careers through her “SCRIPTED Career Framework.” The framework focuses on self-assessment, career planning, resume development, interviewing, purposeful career planning, time management, exercise & self-care planning, and building a personal board of directors.

Simmonds shares proven successful salary negotiation strategies that have helped others across the nation to increase salary offers. You Are The Prize is the much-needed step-by-step script for career acceleration, in a practical and easy-to-read approach for anyone looking to go to the next level in their career.

You Are The Prize cracks the code on creating an accelerated and purposeful career that ultimately leads to more financial abundance and helps others to own their worth.

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Monica provided a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and overall realness that was refreshing and needed within the Public Health Club! She led the discussion on “Scaling to 6 Figures in Public Health” for club members, and everyone walked away with the steps needed for their next career move. She provided resources and gave insights into resume structuring, professional branding and even the industries which will pay professionals what they’re worth! I would advocate for anyone to have Monica as a speaker, mentor and/or provide guidance to professionals to help them scale their career!
Dr. Desiree Strickland Founder/CEO Strickland Health Consulting, LLC Founder of “The Public Health Club”
I had the pleasure of hearing Monica speak at our recent panel on Career Advice for a Changing Job Market, where she truly stood out as an exceptional speaker. Drawing from her extensive executive-level experience, Monica delivered strategic and practical advice that empowered participants to advocate for their worth while embracing a growth mindset. Her authenticity and relatable approach instantly connected her to the audience, making her insights not only valuable but deeply impactful. She shared real-world strategies that participants could immediately implement, greatly enhancing the event’s overall value. I highly recommend Monica for any future speaking engagements—she brings a perfect mix of expertise, relatability, and actionable guidance that resonates long after the event ends.
Leandria V. DevisHead of Programming, Larnell Vickers Enterprises
Monica Simmonds, MSPH, has been an invaluable asset to the NADPH Community Health Team and its’ partners, driving our mission forward with her exceptional leadership, brilliant ideas and strategic vision. Her dedication to sharing engaging stories through the use of personas while simultaneously fostering impactful partnerships demonstrates her unwavering commitment to community health, capacity building and service to diverse populations. Under her guidance, we have seen remarkable improvements in our ability to communicate national health programs and initiatives while adding sustainable growth in our programs. Monica’s ability to engage partners through data story-telling and inspire both the NADPH team and the communities we serve is truly unparalleled, making her an indispensable part of our success.”
LaTonya Bynum, MPH, MCHESSenior Qualitative Researcher
Monica was an excellent guest. She came prepared. Monica shared relevant information on the subject of Code Switching. I believe she opened the eyes of many viewers. Sometimes, people have experiences that they don’t quite know how to characterize. Throughout the conversation, Monica provided illustrations that really gave context and clarity to a subject that can easily be seen as intimidating and hard to explain to others. She did a great job.
Frank CrumDigital Media Producer / Community Engagement Coordinator
I have utilized Monica and her expertise in the area of professional development as a speaker with various audiences across varying platforms (both in person and virtually) on several occasions. Her ability to adapt to her audience speaks to her versatility as a presenter. Not only is she engaging, but her thoughtful approach to whatever topic she is speaking on is evident. Monica has a true passion for people and is on a mission to equip her audience with the tools they need to achieve their personal and professional goals. I highly recommend Monica and her services and will be using her again in the near future.
Mikaeyla CoffeeClient
Monica was extremely attentive to my individual needs. She custom designed every aspect of her services specifically for my goals. She also made getting down to business an exciting and fun experience. Monica’s services prepared me to earn a new job with at 33% raise!!!!
Amina MedleyClient
Monica is a phenomenal and attentive career coach. She made me feel supported by sending job postings in my field and critiquing my resume. She also provided expert career advice when I needed to negotiate my salary. After her coaching my confidence was boosted and I successfully increased my starting salary. I highly recommend her for career coaching.
Herisa StanislausClient
“..Monica’s services are a blessing to my life. She has helped me to be the breadwinner I need to be for my family and I could not be more grateful. I am a 100% satisfied customer!!!!”
Anonymous Coaching Client
“Monica is not only a great mentor but a thought provoking leader ! She is intentional about mentoring women on becoming better and not allowing lights to be deemed due to timing. Monica is well versed in Corporate America but leads with passion for black and brown communities being elevated . She has the tenacity to take any corporation to the next level as well as ignite the next generation of leaders! Thank you Monica for being what good looks like!
LaTonya AnNoor, LLM-MSHRDCommunity Advocate

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Professional

Background

Monica has spent over a decade in the corporate world. She has served as a Director at a Fortune #1 company impacting 15K customers across multiple states. Director of Consulting Services at LexisNexis Risk Solutions Healthcare. She led the consulting services team across several product solutions for Health Plan, Life Science, Provider, and Healthcare Information Technology verticals. During her time at CareSource, Monica led the Business Analytics team. Monica has been featured in Healthcare IT. Today, Becker’s Hospital Review, and Healthcare Executives for Innovation. Monica holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Education specializing in Community Health and a minor in Communication Studies from the University of Florida. She is a member of Florida Blue Key and the National Residence Hall Honorary. Monica completed her Master of Science in Public Health with a specialization in Behavioral Health at the University of South Florida and a Graduate Certificate in Translational Research in Adolescent Behavioral Health. Monica has presented public health research at numerous locations, including Harvard University, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, University of Florida, University of South Florida, University of Maryland College Park, Toxicology and Risk Assessment Conference (T.R.A.C.), the Technical University of Darmstadt in Darmstadt, Germany, and more. She was recently awarded 2024 Women We Admire Award, Women of Elite Excellence Award presented by Walmart, and a USBC 2024 Power 50 Under 40 award presented by Walmart and Molson Coors Beverage Company.

Speaking

Monica previously served as Toastmasters International’s Heartbeat Club member, where she won 1st place in a 2019 Area 1 International Speech contest in Ohio, representing the club. Monica believes in empowering and encouraging others to take charge of their career and educational pursuits. As a motivational speaker, she works to transform the career trajectory of her clients and the community through career coaching. Her audience has included teens and young adults in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas. She has spoken for organizations like 100 Black Men of America, the University of Tampa, and Tampa-Hillsborough Action Plan (THAPgroup).

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