Monique Leyden

Ms. Leyden is a Youth Development Specialist, Influential Transformational Speaker, and Social Entrepreneur. Transforming the lives of thousands of students ages 4 - 21 across the world and the United States (including New York City, Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C. and Nairobi, Kenya), Ms. Leyden has worked in various capacities as a tutor, civics educator, adolescent specialist, mentor, and motivational speaker. She has been sought after for her ability to leave an impressionable impact on both students and parents of various backgrounds. She delivers messages for students with an engaging, profound, and unforgettable approach. Ms. Leyden is passionate about empowering students to believe in themselves and teaching them how to take full responsibility for their lives, motivating them to become active leaders of their generation.

Monique Leyden is the founder of Motivate Students Lives which provides students with the mental, emotional, and educational tools. She is also Co-Founder of Classroom Culture, which provides educators a platform to collaborate and lead in within schools and communities. She is also a contributing author of “WhytheSunRises," a book showcasing the faces and stories of women in education around the world.