Feeding America has named Monica Lopez Gonzalez as its chief marketing and communications officer. Lopez Gonzalez’s experience spans 20 years of marketing and communications strategy, leading to remarkable growth at her organizations, including Stanley Black & Decker, Kimberly-Clark, and recent work at innovative startups.
“Monica is a deeply empathetic leader, committed to creating collaborative and inclusive spaces based on a foundation of mutual trust,” said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, Feeding America chief executive officer. “Upon this foundation of trust, she has been able to build nimble teams with a test-and-learn culture, an approach that aligns well with the advances that the marketing and communications teams are currently pursuing. Yet the quality that truly set her apart in my eyes was her strong desire to unleash her considerable talents toward her passion for ending hunger.”
In her role at Feeding America, Lopez Gonzalez will lead efforts to increase public awareness and engagement around the issue of hunger, positioning the organization as a trusted nonprofit brand. Overseeing a diverse team, she will drive strategic marketing and communications across multiple audiences, ensuring that the voices and perspectives of neighbors are represented in the public narrative about food insecurity and the evolving role food banks and partners play in the mission to end hunger. In addition to driving fundraising to support the mission, she will also oversee internal communications to ensure alignment and engagement with the organization and among network members.
“The fight against hunger is deeply personal to me,” said Lopez Gonzalez. “I grew up witnessing the resilience of families who often had to make difficult choices. I came to realize that food is not just sustenance, it is the fuel for both the body and the mind, the foundation upon which families build their futures. This understanding has driven my personal and professional commitment to ensuring that no family goes hungry, which is why I am deeply passionate about the opportunity to serve as chief marketing and communications officer at Feeding America.”
Throughout her distinguished career, Lopez Gonzalez has spearheaded major digital transformations and led strategies that positioned brands at the forefront of their markets. Recognized for cultivating a culture of innovation, she has led teams in creating high-impact campaigns that resonate with stakeholders. Lopez Gonzalez is recognized as a thought leader in promoting sustainable business practices and driving market leadership through cutting-edge marketing and communication strategies. Lopez Gonzalez has held senior executive roles at top global companies, including Stanley Black & Decker, Kimberly-Clark, DanoneWave, and Georgia-Pacific.
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About Feeding America
Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of more than 200 food banks, 21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs, we helped provide 5.3 billion meals to tens of millions of people in need last year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; brings attention to the social and systemic barriers that contribute to food insecurity in our nation; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Visit www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on X.com.