As Marketwire's PR/Marketing Communications Specialist, Monica handles public relations and other marketing initiatives to ensure that Marketwire’s name, image and message are properly positioned and communicated, internally and externally. Monica's experience in advertising, public relations, higher education, high-tech, non-profit, and design – all within a marketing context -- has given her the breadth to understand marketing as a whole and the depth to be able to apply those acquired skills and experiences to her position at Marketwire. Given her former stint as a freelance writer for The Boston Globe and a master’s degree in journalism from Emerson College in Boston, Monica's professional duality – journalist and public relations professional – provides Marketwire with the combined perspective to engage and service both clients and media.