.147 Mona Williams

I met Mona when I started at The Center in September, 2019. Even though we sat on opposite ends of the room, their joyful laughter and true sunshine of a personality would fill the space each and every day. The support that Mona lends to their colleagues is matched only by the kindness and openness that radiates off of them through every interaction, both in person and even over the screen in this new age we’re living in. For me and so many others, Mona is a genuine source of peaceful positivity and strength.

Mona and I have worked together for less than a year when you add in all the road bumps and pandemic obstacles, but even in this short amount of time have I been able (and lucky) to witness the magic that is their true self. An example of what it means to be courageous, honest and brave, Mona has taught me so much about resilience and empathy. They show up for each day with a mountain of talent, intelligence and potential and they treat everyone in their lives with such a force of compassion and love. They are sweet, smart, and a pleasure to work with, be friends with, and to just be around at all.

Mona, thank you for your presence and for the impact you’ve had on my life. Thank you for always making me smile whenever we talk and thank you for the laughter you bring to my life as well. Thank you for all the wonderful questions that started so many lovely team meetings, and thank you for always bringing our team back to center whenever we needed it. Thank you for your honesty, your perspective, and for your true grit and determination, especially when things have been tough. Thank you for living out loud in a world that so desperately needs the beauty that you represent. I’m so grateful to have met you and am so happy for you to be a part of The Center family. Thank you for being so uniquely you, Mona, 100% of the time.

-BD