Monique Bonilla

Founder and CEO

Monique Bonilla serves as the founder and thought leader at Core 4 Consulting, where she plays a pivotal role in driving organizational growth and cultural transformation. With over 20 years of experience in leadership development, conflict resolution, change management, and team dynamics, Monique brings a comprehensive understanding of how to cultivate environments that prioritize both individual and collective success.

Monique began her career as a detention officer, where she gained firsthand insight into the complexities of human behavior and systems of accountability. She later transitioned into education as a teacher and school leader, experiences that deepened her commitment to equity, emotional intelligence, and creating spaces for growth and healing.

Her approach is rooted in Core 4 Consulting’s four core pillars: authenticity, agency, patience, and grace. She is particularly adept at helping organizations shift toward trauma-informed mindsets, guiding teams to understand and address the underlying factors that shape workplace dynamics and relationships.

Throughout her career, Monique has worked with a diverse range of organizations, leading initiatives to improve communication, foster inclusion, and implement adaptive leadership practices in complex environments. She is skilled at navigating transitions and empowering clients to leverage their strengths to build cultures of lifelong learning and personal agency.

Known for her dynamic workshops, Monique creates spaces where teams can engage deeply, process challenges, and emerge stronger. Her passion for diversity and inclusion is evident in her belief that varied perspectives enrich workplaces and drive innovative solutions. Through her work, Monique continues to be a driving force behind Core 4 Consulting’s mission to empower individuals and teams to thrive, connect meaningfully, and contribute to their organizations with purpose.