Mónica Suyo moved from Lima, Perú to Norman, OK in 2001. Her dream was to study abroad and explore other cultures. Prior to studying at the University of Oklahoma (OU), Mónica was an exchange student in Sevilla, Spain. She graduated from OU in 2004 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She also holds a Master's degree in Human Relations.

She has been in education for over 15 years and has professional experience in educational settings ranging from Pre-K to post-secondary. Currently she is the Director of Recruitment & Community Engagement at Cristo Rey OKC High School. Previously she was the Assistant Director of TRIO, Upward Bound Program at Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC). Before OCCC, Mónica was the Dean of Academic Programs at Le Monde International School, a language immersion public charter school in Norman, OK. Apart from her professional experiences, she has been a volunteer and board member on numerous non-profits.

Mónica, as the Director of Recruitment and Community Engagement, enjoys being out in the community and making sure people know what Cristo Rey OKC High School is about. She is looking to build more of a presence in the community and would love to make sure that everyone in and around Oklahoma City and beyond knows about Cristo Rey. Also, her goal is to spread more information about what it takes to be admitted to Cristo Rey and what it means to be a part of the school. What she loves is to work with families and enjoys working with students along with getting to know them.

Mónica currently resides in Norman, OK with her husband, Ryan, whom she met at OU when they both were undergraduates. They have been married for 20 years and have a son, Samuel (Sam). Sam is the owner of Heavenly Nectar, and actively participates in other programs and activities from Loveworks Leadership organization. Mónica enjoys traveling and has been to numerous places and historical sites in her home country of Perú. She has also traveled to numerous places in the United States including Orlando, Washington D.C., St. Louis, and her personal favorite Eureka Springs in Arkansas.