Mónica is a science communication expert who draws on her training (a PhD in neurobiology), personal background, and culture (a woman from rural Puerto Rico) to make science relevant and relatable to marginalized populations. At the Science Communication Lab, she combines her expertise in science communication, public engagement, diversity and inclusion to create professional development content and short videos featuring the work and lives of historically marginalized scientists. Mónica is also the Director of Communications & Science Outreach for Ciencia Puerto Rico, a non-profit that works to improve public engagement with science and transform K-12 science education in Puerto Rico and support the career development of young scientists from underrepresented backgrounds.