Monica I. Feliu-mojer PhD, bs

Monica grew up in rural Puerto Rico, surrounded by nature, catching lizards and with a cow in her backyard, which sparked her interest in all things biology. A PhD scientist turned-communicator, Mónica taps into her professional and cultural backgrounds to empower individuals from underrepresented communities through science communication training, storytelling, education, and mentoring. She leads communications and outreach for CienciaPR, a global community of more than 8,500 scientists, students, educators, and allies democratizing science, training young science leaders, and transforming science education in Puerto Rico. She also works with the non-profit iBiology, leading science communication trainings and producing the video series Background to Breakthrough, which explores the intersection of the culture, identity, and research of underrepresented scientists.