Emerging Awardee
Monica McCoy 01Ox 03C
Founder, Monica Motivates

In 2017, Monica McCoy founded Monica Motivates after years of witnessing untapped potential in other women and underrepresented people. Recognizing that gender and race play significant roles in determining business outcomes for owners and founders, McCoy works to remove barriers like lack of education, other resources, and access to capital that hinder this group. McCoy’s organization aims to close the opportunity gap by offering education and consulting services to women and underrepresented entrepreneurs, providing the tools and knowledge they need to grow and scale their businesses.

Prior to founding Monica Motivates, McCoy was the global director of strategy and innovation for the McDonald’s Division for The Coca-Cola Company. McCoy serves on the Oxford College Alumni Board and enjoys running half marathons, reading business books, and prioritizing self-care.