Monica enlisted in the Army in 1987 and retired in 2011 after 24 years of service. She was an avid runner and began road cycling while serving in the Army. Monica sustained injuries to her neck, back and a traumatic brain injury as the result of numerous deployments and an automobile accident. In 2015, Monica completed two 450+ mile Ride 2 Recovery challenges, the Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride, the Independence Fund Lt Dan Ride, and the World Team Sports Face of America ride all on her recumbent trike. In 2016, she attended the U.S. Paralympics Cycling Development Camp at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

2017 USA Cycling Para-cycling Road National Championships, 2nd

2016 USA Cycling Para-cycling Road National Championships, 3rd