MONIQUE

Monique King-Viehland is a visionary leader, strategic advisor, and consultant who thrives on turning bold ideas into transformative action. With more than two decades of experience driving innovation and impact, she empowers organizations across the nonprofit, government, and private sectors to tackle complex challenges, execute bold strategies, and achieve transformational results. Since launching her firm, Zithande, LLC, in March 2023, Monique has worked with 19 incredible clients—12 remarkable organizations and 7 exceptional leaders—partnering with them to align vision with action and deliver measurable outcomes.

Over the past two decades, Monique has built a career at the intersection of leadership, transformation, and systemic change. Her career has spanned the public, nonprofit, and private sectors, giving her a unique perspective on how to drive meaningful change across diverse landscapes. Along the way, she has earned a reputation as a “good troublemaker,” someone who doesn’t shy away from challenges but embraces them to create lasting impact.

As the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Development Authority, Monique led a $600 million agency, overseeing groundbreaking housing, economic, and community development initiatives. Her leadership resulted in a ten-fold increase in affordable and supportive housing production and innovative strategies to address homelessness and housing instability.

At the Urban Institute, Monique directed efforts to address some of the nation’s most pressing challenges in housing and community development. By securing $2.6 million in funding, she launched new initiatives that pushed the boundaries of housing transformation and justice. Her time at JPMorgan Chase brought her into the corporate sector, where she led the firm’s efforts to create a more affordable and accessible housing market, driving systemic change at a national level.

A dynamic and thought-provoking speaker, Monique engages audiences nationwide with her ability to challenge conventional thinking and inspire leaders to embrace bold, transformative leadership. Recognized as a trailblazer in her field, she was honored as an LA Power Woman by Bisnow and served on the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Agency Review Team for the Biden-Harris Transition Team.

Monique’s professional journey has always been defined by a passion for solving the kinds of problems others deem impossible. Whether leading large-scale initiatives, developing strategies for complex challenges, or guiding organizations and individuals toward bold visions, she brings a results-oriented approach grounded in purpose, authenticity, and transformation. Today, she collaborates with organizations across sectors to reimagine their strategies, operations, and culture. From guiding executive teams through strategic planning to designing solutions that address systemic challenges, her work is rooted in delivering actionable insights and lasting change.

Monique earned her undergraduate degree from Smith College and holds a Master’s in Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University. Now based in Silver Spring, Maryland, with her family, she brings a bi-coastal perspective and a deep commitment to empowering organizations and individuals to create meaningful impact in their communities and industries.

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