Monica Vela

Who is she?

Monica went to the University of Texas to study Psychology and Business Administration. Prior to Olin, she was in the nonprofit space for the past five years. For two years, she was an elementary school teacher, then for two years she worked for Teach For America Greater Tulsa, and finally, she was a legislative fellow for a year.

She is going to graduate in Spring 2023 and is focusing on Finance. Her goal is to find a Corporate Finance role in a large midwest company.

Quick Stats

• Birthday: October 22
• Favorite treat: Strawberry cupcake from The Cup
• Favorite drinks: Chai latte with two expresso shots

Get to know her more!

What energizes you outside of work? I like a really long hike or a walk around the zoo.

What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? My favorite color is black.