M O N I C A  F L O R E S

Monica grew up in Canada, the daughter of immigrants from the Phillipines. In college, she studied environmental systems technology and took time off to travel around the world on a floating classroom with the Semester at Sea program. A firm believer in community service, Monica biked 583 miles for the California AIDS Ride, did triage at the Los Angeles Free Clinic, and taught basic apiculture (beekeeping) to children in Northern California.

Interview with Monica.