About our Founder
Early Life and Challenges
Monica Kindle grew up in San Bernardino, California, as the youngest of her siblings. Three of her siblings were involved in gangs, and Monica was raised in poverty by a loving mother who lived with paranoid schizophrenia, alongside a stepfather who faced literacy challenges and had a criminal history, including incarceration. Despite these obstacles, Monica's early life laid the foundation for her resilience and determination.
Education and Personal Growth
Though Monica dropped out of school after 8th grade and became a teen mother, she was inspired by her middle school counselor to pursue higher education. This motivation led her to earn her GED, followed by a bachelor’s degree from Missouri Western State University and a master’s degree from Bowie State University. Her journey reflects a commitment to personal growth and the importance of education as a tool for transformation.
Career and Leadership
Monica has built a career centered on advocacy and public service. She has served as a deputy juvenile officer and held senior leadership roles in both the public and non-profit sectors. Monica is passionate about empowering youth and families, especially focusing on the health and well-being of young girls. Her work demonstrates her dedication to making a positive impact in her community and the lives of others.
Values and Approach
Monica’s leadership style balances professionalism with authenticity. She integrates her lived experiences into her work, drawing on her knowledge of juvenile delinquency, child welfare, human resources, learning, and organizational development. Monica strives to create spaces where individuals and organizations can grow and thrive, particularly in the context of youth development.
Monica (age 11) San Bernardino, CA
- Runaway
- Labeled, "Out of Control!"
- Juvenile Delinquent Behaviors
- Sexually Exploited /Trafficked
- Disciplinary Issues in School
- Influenced by Gangs
- Fighting & Bullying
- Considered, "Fast or Fast Tailed."
- System Involved
"Our young people are not a product of their environment but rather, a product of the opportunities they're aware of and have access to."
-Monica Kindle, Founder & Principal Consultant
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Monica's Work Experience
- Missouri Division of Youth Service
- Fifth Judicial Circuit Court Juvenile Office of Buchanan County, Missouri
- Washington DC Non-Profit
- Maryland Non-Profit Organizations
- Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
- Maryland Judiciary
- U.S Marshal Service, Western District of Missouri- Sex Crimes Unit/Fugitive Apprehension (relevant internship experience)
- Emergency Management
Monica's Credentials
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice- emphasize on Juvenile Delinquency & Childhood Studies
- Master of Arts in Human Resources Development- specializing in Adult Learning Theory, Organizational Behavior, Learning & Organizational Development
- Equity & Inclusion Leadership Certificate - University of Baltimore- Schaefer Center for Public Policy
- Nurturing Parenting® Program Facilitator- Nurturing Parenting ®Established 1983