Monique’s love for running and chatting for hours brought her to Knoxville Movement Collective as Head Coach. She’s passionate about making running fun and enjoyable for everyone, using physical activities as social events, and NATURE (she has over 100 house plants). Outside of KMC, you’ll often find Monique at church, a yoga studio, or at home watching TV, cooking, or reading.

Originally from Bloomington, IN & Wyomissing, PA, she’s an Eagles fan because she’s been happily brainwashed by her family and friends, but she proudly only watches the Super Bowl. Growing up, Monique went hiking and camping a lot with her family. In high school, she joined the cross country team and got hooked by the community and friendshipthat running brought into her life. In 2023, Monique ran her first marathon and is now addicted and obsessed with long distance running. She likes to use marathons as an excuse to eat as much food as possible and travel to different cities with her husband, dog, and friends. She especially loves tagging along to cheer, even if she’s not racing.

Monique moved to Knoxville from Nashville in 2024 for her husband’s job at Oak Ridge National Lab. She’s excited to be part of KMC and help build a community where everyone feels welcome and excited to be outdoors!