Monica Villalba Navarrete
About Monica Villalba Navarrete
Monica Villalba Navarrete serves as a Regional Leader at Primerica and a CHW Training Facilitator at Make the Road New York, bringing over 15 years of experience in health coaching and financial services. She focuses on empowering individuals in high-risk communities to improve their health and financial literacy.
Work at Primerica
Monica Villalba Navarrete has served as a Regional Leader at Primerica since 2020. In this role, she focuses on educating individuals and small business owners about financial literacy. As a licensed agent in New York, Florida, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, she utilizes her extensive experience in the financial industry to empower clients with knowledge about financial services and products.
Current Role at Make the Road New York
Since 2019, Monica has worked as a Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Facilitator at Make the Road New York in Brooklyn. In this capacity, she trains individuals in health-related topics, emphasizing the importance of health and wellness in high-risk communities. Her work aims to enhance the quality of life for those she serves.
Previous Experience in Health Coaching
Monica has a diverse background in health coaching, having worked at various organizations. She was a Behavioral Coach at AbleTo from 2016 to 2022 and a Health Coach at Iora Health from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she served as a Patient Navigator at New York-Presbyterian/Queens for the NYP Cancer Services Program of Queens in 2016. Her experience includes training individuals in breathing techniques and meditation to alleviate anxiety.
Educational Background
Monica holds a Master's Degree in Human Resources Management from Universidad EAN, where she studied from 2002 to 2004. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz, completing her studies from 1993 to 1999. Her educational credentials have been evaluated by World Education Services (WES) in the United States.
Expertise and Certifications
Monica is a Nationwide certified wellness and health coach, specializing in promoting healthy behaviors and lifestyle routines. She employs Motivational Interviewing and Client-Centered Therapy techniques in her coaching practice. With over 15 years of experience in the financial industry in Colombia, she combines her financial expertise with her health coaching skills to empower individuals in high-risk communities.