Monique (Armstrong) Simms

Strategic communications professional. Organizational culture and operations manager. Public-Private Partnerships developer. Advisor.

Monique J. Simms is a communications and community engagement professional with over 15 years of experience in developing outreach and engagement strategies.1 She currently serves as the Special Assistant to the Chief Communications, Engagement and Enrollment Officer at Baltimore City Public Schools.3 4

Professional Background

Monique Simms has a diverse background in education and community engagement:

She began her career as a middle school teacher through Teach for America in Philadelphia.1
She has worked in various stakeholder engagement positions at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.1
As a project manager at Motivational Education Entertainment (MEE) Productions, she led citywide public information campaigns.1
Most recently, she served as the Manager of Partnerships and Volunteers in the Office of Communications, Engagement and Enrollment at Baltimore City Public Schools.1

Education and Personal Background

Monique is a native of Baltimore and a proud alumna of Baltimore City College, part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system.1
She holds a B.S. degree in Telecommunications - Broadcast Journalism from Morgan State University.1
She also earned an M.A. in Journalism and Communications from The Ohio State University.1

Skills and Expertise

Monique Simms is known for:

Developing outreach and engagement strategies for educational institutions, community and business organizations.1
Building strong partnerships to support youth and adult success.1
Bridging gaps in information and resource access in communities of color.1

She describes herself as a "superconnector" and storyteller, driven by the power of relationships.1 Her work focuses on creating engagement opportunities and supporting the success of both youth and adults in the Baltimore community.2