Monica Montano

Monica Montaño joined Scripps Health in 2002 where she first served as the Marketing and Communications Manager for Scripps Mercy Chula Vista. She became Director of Community Relations in 2010 where she is responsible for representing Scripps in business, industry, civic associations and local legislative offices as well as community organizations in San Diego County and northern Baja California. Prior to joining Scripps, Monica worked at Southwestern College for eight years holding different positions in the Community Relations department.  She also worked for Chula Vista City Councilmember Jerry Rindone and formed part of the Assembly District office team for Assemblymember Denise Moreno Ducheny. Monica has served in leadership roles including Past Chair, current Chair of the Public Policy Committee and Executive Board Member of the South County Economic Development Council, Executive Board Member for the Downtown San Diego Partnership, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce International Business Affairs Committee Member, board member of the Public Policy Committee of the SDSU Campanile Foundation and the San Diego Padres Hispanic Community Advisory Council. Monica received a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in Journalism from San Diego State University. She then completed her Master’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in Global Management.  Monica has received several accolades throughout the years including 2016 Woman of the Year, 78th Assembly District on behalf of Speaker Emeritus Toni Atkins, Regional Leadership Award 2016 from the South County Economic Development Council and was named one of San Diego Magazine’s 40 under 40 in 2008. Monica, her husband Luis and daughter Isabela reside in Chula Vista, CA.