Her Story
About Monica
Monica Taylor, M.Ed., ACC, is an Organizational Development Consultant, Executive Coach, and founder of Rockett Consultants, LLC, where she partners with leaders and organizations to build clarity, courage, and capacity for meaningful impact. Based in Washington, D.C., Monica specializes in leadership development, organizational transformation, executive coaching, workplace wellness, and change management. Through her work, she helps individuals and teams strengthen self-awareness, improve performance, and create healthier, more effective organizational cultures.
With a career rooted in education and leadership development, Monica brings more than a decade of experience guiding people and organizations through growth and change. Her professional journey includes roles as a high school English teacher, assistant principal, principal, education nonprofit leader, and Director of Education and Professional Development and Engagement. Drawing from her background in educational leadership and organizational consulting, she developed a coaching approach centered on intentional leadership, accountability, psychological safety, and empowering individuals to lead with authenticity and purpose.
Monica holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Regent University, postgraduate studies in Urban Education and Leadership from Harvard University, and an Executive Certificate in Organizational Consulting and Change Leadership from Georgetown University. She also holds a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace certificate and maintains credentials through the International Coaching Federation. Beyond her professional work, Monica is actively engaged in community service through her sorority and church, supporting voter registration initiatives, local missions, and women’s leadership development programs. Her work reflects a commitment to helping people and organizations become more intentional, inclusive, and impactful leaders.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Monica
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to recognizing the powerful impact of leadership on organizations. Seeing many organizations struggle because of ineffective leadership inspired me to help leaders create stronger, healthier, and more successful workplaces.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve received is to take ownership of my own career. I should not rely on an organization or anyone else to define my growth and development. My career is mine to build, own, and pursue.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are service, community, and empowerment. Through my involvement with my sorority, the National Coalition of Negro Women, and my church, I actively support initiatives that strengthen my community. I am passionate about helping people access opportunities, whether through voter education and registration, providing resources for unhoused individuals, or supporting families on their journey toward self-sufficiency.
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