Meet the founder
Monique Shields is the Founder and CEO of Executive Allure, a boutique consultancy born from her passion for helping leaders bring their vision to life. She works alongside executives, founders, and purpose-driven professionals who need a trusted partner to bring clarity, structure, and execution.
With over 30 years of behind the scenes experience, Monique has shaped impactful experiences for leaders at Verizon, Starbucks, Nordstrom, CenturyLink, and the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation. Her approach is always high touch, thoughtful, and purpose driven.
Time and again, Monique saw visionary leaders with powerful ideas but limited internal capacity. She launched Executive Allure to fill that gap, not just to manage logistics but to help leaders operate with clarity and confidence.
Executive Allure is about more than events. Monique creates strategic, intentional moments such as retreats, investor gatherings, and launches that align leadership and vision. She brings care and precision so clients can lead with presence and peace of mind.
She is driven by collaboration and visibility, especially for Black owned and women led businesses, foundations, and changemakers. Her work with the American Heart Association, especially after the loss of her mother in 2024 to cardiovascular disease, continues in her advocacy for awareness and access in communities of color.
Monique believes anything is possible with the right support, and Executive Allure is built to be that support.
Community, advocacy & impact
At Executive Allure, community is part of our foundation, and our commitment to causes like heart health has been ongoing since 2019 when Monique Shields began volunteering with the American Heart Association. That mission became even more personal after losing her mother to heart failure in 2024, and we continue to support movements that reflect our values through strategic partnership, advocacy, and visibility.
recognition
A National Honor for Excellence in Administration In 2021, Monique, the founder of Executive Allure, was awarded the nationally recognized Spirit Award from the Admin Awards—the highest honor in the administrative profession. This prestigious award celebrates admins who are the heart of their organizations, recognized for their unwavering positivity, enthusiasm, and impact in the workplace.
