Speaking Engagements
On July 9, 2011, Monique Nicole Caston, M.S.W. was been invited to be a main speaker for Dark IS Lovely, Inc.'s (DIL) first Father & Daughter Dinner on behalf of Caston Career Development Solutions. Dark IS Lovely, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Virginia whose mission is to "develop confident, motivated, and career oriented ladies through mentorship, networking, and event planning." The dinner also included professional and educational development workshops for a group of girls that have recently graduated from high school in 2011. The dinner also served as a recognition ceremony acknowledging their recent achievements. For more information, please visit Dark IS Lovely, Inc.'s website.
On August 10, 2011, Monique Nicole Caston, M.S.W. was interviewed by Ashley S.C. Walls, author of the blog named Designing Community and Self. In the interview, Monique discussed her definition of community development, her "success formula" and the usage of community residents to "take back" their communities in urban metropolitan areas throughout the country. To view the story, please visit Designing Community and Self - SUCCESS FORMULA: Monique Nicole Caston.
On August 19, 2011, Monique Nicole Caston, M.S.W. was interviewed by The Chronicle of Philanthropy (Reporter Derek Lieu) to discuss her role at HandsOn Greater DC Cares (HGDCC) and preparing for the organization's 9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance. Monique currently serves as the Manager of Nonprofit Outreach and Development at HGDCC, where she is responsible for 900+ nonprofit, school, and government partner relationships throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan region. To view the video of the interview, please visit Preparing Volunteers for 9/11 Day of Service.
On January 16, 2012, Monique Nicole Caston, M.S.W. was interviewed by The Examiner (Reporter Tanya Hutchins) to discuss the impact of service during Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. To read the article, please visit MLK Day of Service Helps The Children's Guild in Prince George's County.
On March 23, 2013, Monique Nicole Caston, M.S.W. was selected by Dark IS Lovely to serve as the official host of their 2nd Annual Phenomenal Women's Expo in Alexandria, VA.
On February 13, 2016, Monique Nicole Caston, MSW, MSM, on behalf of Caston Career Development Solutions, conducted an Intro to Resume Writing Workshop for the Illinois Chapter of the National Association of Minority Architects.
On April 18, 2016, Monique Nicole Caston, MSW, MSW was seleted to serve on the national nonprofit Board of Directors for the Red Pump Project. This nonprofit organization raises awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls, HIV prevention, and sexual health.
On December 13, 2016, Monique Nicole Caston, MSW, MSM was selected to participate on the Power 500 Book Launch team for the new book, Happily After All, written by Willie Moore Jr., an inspirational speaker, licensed minister, and national radio personality.
On August 10, 2011, Monique Nicole Caston, M.S.W. was interviewed by Ashley S.C. Walls, author of the blog named Designing Community and Self. In the interview, Monique discussed her definition of community development, her "success formula" and the usage of community residents to "take back" their communities in urban metropolitan areas throughout the country. To view the story, please visit Designing Community and Self - SUCCESS FORMULA: Monique Nicole Caston.
On August 19, 2011, Monique Nicole Caston, M.S.W. was interviewed by The Chronicle of Philanthropy (Reporter Derek Lieu) to discuss her role at HandsOn Greater DC Cares (HGDCC) and preparing for the organization's 9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance. Monique currently serves as the Manager of Nonprofit Outreach and Development at HGDCC, where she is responsible for 900+ nonprofit, school, and government partner relationships throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan region. To view the video of the interview, please visit Preparing Volunteers for 9/11 Day of Service.
On January 16, 2012, Monique Nicole Caston, M.S.W. was interviewed by The Examiner (Reporter Tanya Hutchins) to discuss the impact of service during Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. To read the article, please visit MLK Day of Service Helps The Children's Guild in Prince George's County.
On March 23, 2013, Monique Nicole Caston, M.S.W. was selected by Dark IS Lovely to serve as the official host of their 2nd Annual Phenomenal Women's Expo in Alexandria, VA.
On February 13, 2016, Monique Nicole Caston, MSW, MSM, on behalf of Caston Career Development Solutions, conducted an Intro to Resume Writing Workshop for the Illinois Chapter of the National Association of Minority Architects.
On April 18, 2016, Monique Nicole Caston, MSW, MSW was seleted to serve on the national nonprofit Board of Directors for the Red Pump Project. This nonprofit organization raises awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls, HIV prevention, and sexual health.
On December 13, 2016, Monique Nicole Caston, MSW, MSM was selected to participate on the Power 500 Book Launch team for the new book, Happily After All, written by Willie Moore Jr., an inspirational speaker, licensed minister, and national radio personality.
