Monica
Thomas-
Bonnick
Business lending officer for Webster
Five, in Auburn
Executive director/treasurer for
Webster Five Foundation
Residence: Worcester
Education: Bachelor's degree in finance
from University of Oklahoma; MBA from
Simmons University
What are the keys to success for women
in the workplace? Dependability, honesty,
sound judgment, respect, and resilience;
having a voice and using it to impact the
organization; having a sponsor within and a
mentor outside the organization; work-life
balance.
What is the biggest obstacle you had
to overcome? Being a BIPOC female in a
nontraditional role and not always having an
equitable seat at the table.
Who inspires you? My mom inspires me.
She worked in nontraditional roles most
of her career. She treats everyone with
respect, kindness, and fairness. She lives
a life characterized by integrity and grace:
characteristics I would like ascribed to my
life.
2022
WINNER
