Monica Thornton/Women in Technology 
WIT’s Women of the Year in Technology Awards, presented by Infor celebrates women technology executives for their accomplishments as leaders in business, visionaries of technology and women who make a difference in our communities. To qualify, women must hold business, technology or scientific leadership roles within a technology organization or maintain technology or scientific leadership positions within a non-technology organization. Winners will be announced in three categories:
- Enterprise business – representing companies with more than 2,500 employee
- Medium business – representing companies with 251 to 2,500 employees
- Small business – representing companies with 250 employees or less
Monica is a results-driven leader amongst Atlanta’s competitive fundraising and marketing professionals, offering more than 20 years of a successful business development, brand management, public relations, and community engagement track-record. She also has substantial experience in strategic planning, coaching and public speaking and has been sought out for a host of panels, including Park Pride, City Park’s Alliance and Kennesaw State University.
Monica joined WIT in September 2013 after serving as the SVP/Chief Marketing and Development Officer at Piedmont Park Conservancy since 2005. There she led the organization’s marketing and development initiatives, a $42 Million capital campaign, logo and website redesign, creation of an innovative corporate giving program, sponsorship sales, media buys and many other efforts; all while directing its frontline communications effort. She has also held leadership positions at United Way of Metro Atlanta, Fox 5 Atlanta, CBS Atlanta, WSB-TV and Georgia Public Broadcasting, where she continues to volunteer as a spokesperson during live telethons.
Monica holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgia State University in TV/Film and an Associate’s degree in Marketing. She is a member of several professional organizations, including Public Relations Society of America, Association of Fundraising Professionals, National Association for Women and Women In Film. She also has a passion for writing and has just finished a children’s book.
