Community Advocacy & Impact

Where Leadership Meets Community Impact

At Executive Allure, our work is rooted in more than strategy — it is about creating space for leaders and communities to thrive. Advocacy is woven into that mission.

Through media features, press, and advocacy campaigns, founder Monique Shields has been recognized for her leadership and commitment to causes that matter. These moments reflect the same presence and polish we bring to every experience.

Press & Advocacy

Recognition & Press Features

  • 253 Magazine – Featured article on Executive Allure (link)

  • 425 Magazine – Highlighted keynote speaker for the Go Red for Women Experience (link)

  • The Seattle Medium – Feature on heart health and advocacy (link)

Campaigns & Speaking Engagements

  • American Heart Association “Love Your Heart” Campaign (Feb 2025) – Regional marketing campaign featuring Monique in a televised commercial and billboards across three cities; (YouTube link-1), (YouTube link- 2)

  • American Heart Association – Mission Speaker (2024) – Invited speaker for the Go Red for Women Experience; (YouTube link)

  • Tacoma City Council (2024) – Guest speaker at the City of Tacoma’s official Heart Month proclamation- 2025

  • American Heart Association – Guest on podcasts and radio segments (2019–2025), sharing her personal story and volunteering her voice to advance awareness around high blood pressure, maternal health, and equity in communities of color.

“Advocacy is personal: Inspired by my mother’s legacy, I continue the work to advance heart health in our community.” – Monique Shields

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Monique Shields speaking at the American Heart Association Go Red for Women Experience, 2024.
Monique Shields speaking at the American Heart Association Go Red for Women Experience, 2024.
Monique Shields speaking at the American Heart Association Go Red for Women Experience, 2024.
Monique Shields speaking at the American Heart Association Go Red for Women Experience, 2024.
Monique Shields speaking at the American Heart Association Go Red for Women Experience, 2024.
Executive Allure founder featured on billboard for AHA “Love Your Heart” Campaign, 2025.
Monique Shields featured in regional press for AHA campaign on heart health and equity.
Monique Shields featured in regional press for AHA campaign on heart health and equity.
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Panel discussion with Monique Shields on equity in healthcare and women’s heart health.
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Monique Shields volunteering at American Heart Association donor engagement event.
Monique Shields American Heart Association Heart Walk in Tacoma.
Monique Shields American Heart Association Heart Walk in Tacoma.
Radio segment featuring Monique Shields on high blood pressure awareness in communities of color.
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Monique Shields American Heart Association Heart Walk in Tacoma.
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