Monique Da Sant-Crawford
Monique Da Sant-Crawford is a seasoned Talent Management and Human Resources professional with over 20 years of experience spanning social services and corporate America. She currently serves as the Talent and Learning Development Director for the Americas at Bureau Veritas, where she oversees learning, compliance, career pathing, and development initiatives across 13 countries. Prior to this role, Monique was the Human Resources Director at Cintas, managing full HR operations including hiring, training, and investigations. Her career reflects a commitment to cultivating talent at every stage of the employee lifecycle, from emerging leaders to senior executives.
Beyond her corporate work, Monique is an international bestselling author, founder of the coaching and consulting practice Unlimited Strategic Solutions, and a passionate executive coach. She specializes in working with young professionals and working parents, helping them navigate career transitions, develop leadership skills, and align their professional goals with their personal aspirations. Her philosophy emphasizes the importance of lateral moves and strategic projects as tools for career growth, fostering both professional visibility and long-term success.
Monique is deeply committed to service and mentoring, maintaining active volunteer and board involvement in organizations such as the YMCA and the Alzheimer's Association. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Spanish, a Master’s in Behavioral Science, and professional credentials from SHRM and the International Coaching Federation. As a recognized thought leader, she has contributed to Six-Figure Chicks: Houston, Volume 2, and continues to inspire emerging leaders through her coaching, publications, and professional engagements.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
• Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
• Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®)
• Changefit 360 Change Management Boot Camp
• ICF Member Badge
• Coaching for Results
• Change Management
• DISC
• Instructional Design
• Certified Training Professional
• ICF Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP)
• The Birkman Method
• University of Houston-Clear Lake - M.A.
• HR Houston
• Association for Talent Development (ATD)
• International Coaching Federation
• Society Human Resource Management (SHRM)
• YMCA Board Member
• Alzheimer's Association Board Member
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the mentors who saw potential in me and challenged me to grow. Early on, my seventh-grade English teacher pushed me in ways that shaped my future, and throughout my career, others have supported my development, trusted my work ethic, and given me the freedom to define opportunities for myself. Their guidance and belief in me have been key to helping me flourish and achieve my goals.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would advise young women to consider how their personal lives and career aspirations can align. Too often, people feel they must choose one over the other, but I encourage looking at decisions from a whole-person perspective—finding ways to integrate both rather than seeing them as mutually exclusive.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges I see is the gap for young people who graduate college but end up underemployed or returning home because they weren’t prepared for the transition. Many students focus on getting into college but not on planning what comes after. Through my coaching business, I work with young professionals and working parents to address this gap, helping them with career planning and navigating the path from college to meaningful employment.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me revolve around service, presence, and alignment. Professionally, I take pride in supporting the workforce through my HR credentials and as a certified executive coach, while also giving back through volunteering and board service with organizations like the YMCA and the Alzheimer’s Association, which has personally impacted my family. Personally, I value being fully present as a working mother—attending my sons’ sporting events and supporting my family—while balancing my career. I’ve been married over 30 years and strive to create alignment between my personal life and career, approaching life from a whole-person perspective.
Locations
Bureau Veritas Group
Houston, TX 77433