Monica Brown
About Monica Brown
Monica Brown serves as the Vice President of Product Management – Mobile at Teaching Strategies, LLC, where she focuses on enhancing mobile app experiences for the Early Childhood Education sector. With a strong background in product marketing and brand management, she has held leadership roles at various companies, including LeapFrog and VTech.
Current Role at Teaching Strategies
Monica Brown serves as the Vice President of Product Management – Mobile at Teaching Strategies, LLC. She has held this position since 2023, working remotely from Berkeley, California. In her role, she is responsible for enhancing the mobile app experience tailored for teachers, administrators, and families within the Early Childhood Education sector. Her expertise lies in transforming insights into actionable strategies that drive business results.
Previous Experience at LeapFrog
Monica Brown worked at LeapFrog from 2007 to 2016, holding various positions including Director of Brand Marketing for Educational Gaming, Sr. Director of Brand Marketing, and Vice President of Product Marketing. During her tenure, she contributed to brand development and marketing strategies that enhanced the company's educational products. Her experience at LeapFrog spanned nearly a decade and included significant leadership roles.
Leadership at Align Strategy Group
Since 2017, Monica Brown has been the CEO and Principal of Align Strategy Group, based in Berkeley, California. In this role, she focuses on leveraging consumer insights to launch innovative consumer products and services. Her leadership emphasizes strategic thinking and creative problem-solving, contributing to the growth and success of the organization.
Educational Background
Monica Brown studied at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, where she earned her MBA with a focus on Marketing from 2001 to 2003. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Psychology and a double major in Literature/Creative Writing from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in product management and marketing.
Expertise in Brand Development
Monica Brown is recognized for her ability to build strong brands through strategic thinking and creative problem-solving. Her expertise includes setting and communicating big picture objectives while ensuring tactical and executional excellence. She has a proven record of leveraging consumer insights to drive the launch of innovative products and services in the market.