Monika was born in Transylvania, Romania and was raised in Würzburg, Germany. She is a native speaker of German, Romanian and is also fluent in Spanish and French. She started her career in foreign languages in the Würzburger Dolmetscherschule where she graduated as a state-certified foreign language correspondent. After moving to the US in 2003 she continued her studies in International Business and graduated from Sacramento State University with a Bachelor’s in science. Living in three different countries, Monika experienced the diversity in cultures, languages, and international affairs. She worked as an International Coordinator assisting international graduates worldwide within their field of studies. Monika further expanded her career within the Real Estate field and today she is a local realtor, who also manages a family-owned residential remodeling business. Monika lives in Roseville with her husband and two children and loves traveling. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, fitness, cooking, and being outdoors.