Her Story
About Rebecca
Rebecca Mehra is a public affairs professional, nonprofit leader, and former professional track athlete with a strong background in advocacy, community outreach, and sports leadership. She currently serves as Vice President of Public Affairs at Monument Advocacy in Seattle, Washington, a position she has held since 2024 following the Paris Olympics. A multiple-time All-American at Stanford University, she earned her bachelor's degree in international relations in 2016 and her master's degree in communications in 2017. As a former professional track athlete and U.S. Olympic Trials finalist in the 1500-meter event, she brings extensive experience from roles in venture capital policy work, political campaigns in Oregon, nonprofit outreach, and sports marketing. She serves on the boards of the USA Track and Field Foundation and Bras for Girls, and participates in Leadership Tomorrow through the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. Mehra is also a former high school cross-country coach and Humane Society volunteer. She attributes her success to her family's emphasis on drive, integrity, hard work, and service to others.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Rebecca
01What do you attribute your success to?
My parents instilled drive and motivation in me, especially my dad who immigrated from India and modeled gumption. My grandparents were formidable; my grandmother was a diplomat and medical doctor at the WHO. There's always been a feeling of going for greatness and doing something worthwhile for the world.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Enjoy the process rather than being only results-oriented. Wake up and enjoy what you do most of the time. Have fun in what you do because if you enjoy your job it shows.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Reach out for informational interviews even if you don't hear back sometimes. Most people, especially women, are happy to talk. Be willing to have mentorship conversations and open doors for others when you have the opportunity.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Biggest challenges are federal government volatility with constant policy changes and tariffs making it hard to navigate for businesses, plus AI changing the nature of work. The opportunities are learning to integrate technology like AI to boost productivity quickly on tasks like making decks, and shifts in NCAA sports with NIL and revenue-sharing models.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Lifting other people up and being community-oriented, opening doors for others in a revolving way. Integrity, hard work, gumption, ambition with caveats, and service to others.
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