Monique Ware is a returned Peace Corps Volunteer from Ecuador where she served as a health educator in the region of Esmeraldas. Monique continues to serve the health needs of underserved and underinsured community members in her role as Director of Community Health & Wellness at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. Monique also serves as the Vice President of the RPCW Board and is an active five year member of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rotary Club where she currently directs the club's international projects. In addition, Monique served as the Volunteer Coordinator for the NPCA 40+1 Peace Corps Anniversary Conference- organizing volunteers to serve in different facets across the city over several days. She is also the treasurer for Friends of Ecuador and has been an active volunteer at several RPCV/W events. Most recently, Monique completed the Creating Healthier Communities Fellowship with AHA and Health Forum. Monique holds a B.A. in Spanish & Humanities from Washington College and a M.A. from Middlebury College. Monique is a native Washingtonian and lives in Manor Park, DC.