A freelance executive producer known for producing complicated, creative, live action and CG projects.

I strive to be inventive and insightful by being fearless in scope and thoughtful with the small details.  With resolve, creativity and strategic vision I aim to make the “impossible” happen.  I produce extensive domestic and international productions, managing complex matrix of spots, budgets and needs. I collaborate with iconic directors and artists and have relationships and contacts with major production and post companies throughout the US and beyond. I aim to be the ultimate problem solver. 

Nine Monica Truths

9. A native Texan raised in San Antonio.  It is super hot there but worth a visit in the spring during Fiesta.

8. Experienced my first snow ever in the bitter chill of Hanover, NH where I studied at Dartmouth College and grew my passion for the craft, art, and technique of making film.  Even worked with my first client – former Surgeon General, C. Everett Koop.  We made CG animations for kids.

7. I moved to Chicago after college, made a ton of ads, built a department, managed and trained some insanely good producers and made friends for life.

6. My favorite enchiladas are my mother’s, but I am a sucker for all great Mexican food, including starting mornings with the often hard to find but easy to make: breakfast taco.

5. I have freelanced bi-coastally for both clients directly and agencies.  This experience has given me perspective to different methodologies and ways of working/managing.  I have the learnings mentally stored and ready to be utilized.

4. I am currently based in San Francisco with my family, including my son and inspiration, Asher. Asher has made me a more magical producer.

3. My son’s classmates think I am the best reader.  So I do a ton of scratch reads at work.  Maybe that’s a coincidence.

2.  I get excited with every project that I kick off.  Every. Single. Time.

1.  Honesty really is the best policy….and margaritas.