Monique Batteast

Monique Batteast, MBA, currently serves as Corporate Relations Manager at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, focusing on fostering corporate partnerships to enhance the organization's growth. Previously, Monique held the position of Senior Manager of Children's Nutrition Advocacy and Outreach, leading efforts to eliminate child hunger in Illinois through partnerships with various organizations. With experience as Operations Manager for the City of Chicago and the University of Chicago, Monique has managed budgets, oversaw compliance reporting, and coordinated community engagement initiatives. Additionally, Monique has a strong background in dining services, with leadership roles at Compass Group Canada and Sodexo, where operational efficiency and employee motivation were prioritized. Monique holds an MBA in School Business Management from Concordia University Chicago and a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Administration/Management from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.