Monica Rodriguez Kuniyoshi
About Monica Rodriguez Kuniyoshi
Monica Rodriguez Kuniyoshi serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at Gunderson Dettmer, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in business development and marketing, with previous roles at K&L Gates and other organizations, and holds degrees from Vassar College and the University of San Francisco.
Current Role at Gunderson Dettmer
Monica Rodriguez Kuniyoshi serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at Gunderson Dettmer, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she has developed and implemented a strategic planning program for hundreds of lawyers, enhancing the firm's operational effectiveness. She has also integrated marketing technologies that support business intelligence and knowledge management. Additionally, she co-created an award-winning shared services team and redesigned workflow and operations to improve efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to her current position, Monica held various roles in business development. She worked at K&L Gates for nine years, where she served as Associate Director of Business Development and later as Associate Director of BD Strategy & Operations. Her experience also includes a role as Business Development Manager for the New Jersey/New York region. Earlier in her career, she was a Business Development Manager at Weider Publications and a Marketing Coordinator at Fried Frank.
Educational Background
Monica Rodriguez Kuniyoshi studied at Vassar College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from 1994 to 1998. She furthered her education at the University of San Francisco School of Management, obtaining a Master of Science in Organizational Development from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she studied Performance Coaching at New York University from 2002 to 2004.
Consulting Experience
Monica served as a Pro Bono Consultant at the Taproot Foundation from 2011 to 2012 in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role allowed her to apply her expertise in marketing and business development to support nonprofit organizations.