By way of Salisbury, Maryland Monzona Whaley is a new transplant to New York City where he is currently pursuing a Master’s in Corporate Communication and Public Relations Management at New York University. Monzona earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Strategic Communication at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD where he also gained public relations experience in the entertainment and non-profit sector. Monzona has worked alongside New York City advocates, artists, businesses, community members, developers, and entrepreneurs to implement strategic communication goals, strategies and tactics. He now serves Love Heals, the Alison Gertz Foundation for AIDS Education as a Program Associate co-managing the speakers bureau, development and communication strategy.