Monica Hunter

Monica Hunter is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Early Childhood Education at Pacific Oaks College, affiliated with the School of Education. She is based at the online campus and contributes to academic instruction with a focus on leadership and development in educational and community contexts.

Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, a Master's in Human Services with emphasis in Child Development, Organizational Development, and Leadership, and a Bachelor of Science degree. She earned her degrees from University of Phoenix (2009), Springfield College (2010), and University of Arizona Global Campus (2020).

Dr. Hunter's research and professional interests span organizational leadership, child development, community development, and nonprofit leadership. Her work emphasizes empowering individuals and communities through leadership, compassion, and civic engagement. She integrates service and activism into her professional mission, focusing on behavioral change and youth development.

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Dr. Hunter has been widely recognized for her community contributions, including being honored on a mural in downtown Riverside during the pandemic. She has received multiple Certificates of Recognition for Youth and Community Development from state and federal entities.

She actively mentors and advises through her consulting and nonprofit roles, including founding Monica Hunter Consulting, co-founding The Fruit Of Our Hands Ministries, and organizing Empowered For Purpose. She serves on several advisory and board positions, including the Pacific Oaks College School of Education Advisory Board, Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council, Rotary Club of Rialto, and Women's Improvement Club of Rialto.

Her professional affiliations highlight her commitment to education, leadership, and community empowerment. She partners with government offices, educational institutions, and advocacy groups to promote economic development, civil justice, and community connection.