MMIA Magazine - Million Moms In Action Magazine Holiday 2014 Issue | Page 8

MMIA: How is KAM Foundation making a difference?
MONIQUE: We work as the solution: Child Abductions and
Missing Persons is a BIG problem with a need for strategic
solutions. Together, WE can greatly reduce the number
of people who go missing in America. Whether a child is

“My story opens the eyes of many and shows
that all missing children are not dead. I hope
my story brings hope to every loved one who
searches endlessly for their missing family.
Awareness is really the key, but prevention
lasts a lifetime.”
missing, abducted (by a family member or non-family
member), or one of the thousands of runaway kids that
society has abandoned, we firmly believe that every
missing child (or adult) has a right to be found! We provide
assistance and advocacy for the families of the missing
or lost and education, search assistance, and support to
parents, educators, investigators, social workers, and law
enforcement personnel.
MMIA: When did you realize you were called to carry out
this mission?
MONIQUE: When I realized that my identity was always
mine. Mine to create a life that was stolen from me. I knew
that I had to create a legacy where there is a history for
the betterment of my children. During this time....while all of
this is going on, I also knew that it's imperative to assist any
family living with this heart breaking turmoil.
MMIA: How do you balance the multitude of hats
you wear?

four AWESOME children and I enjoy spending time them.
Pictures, scrap-booking, memory-building are a must that's
actually a joy for me. I love it!! #Addicted
MMIA:What are your plans for this holiday season?
MONIQUE: Fla~Laa~Laa!! YES, every holiday our family
selects a theme...Nut Cracker, Snowman, reindeers, etc.
This year will be special for we'll use cookie recipes and
wrapping paper cut-outs to Fa~Laa~Laa the world---minus
the singing. I can't carry a note across the street lol.
MMIA: What is your favorite holiday memory?
MONIQUE: Pictures!! I have collected a full family picture of
my children and I with Santa Claus. Even with my oldest SUN
serving in the Military. He's found a Santa in other counties,
taken a picture and sent it me to crop him in! How is that
for Family Tradition?!
MMIA: If you were granted 3 wishes, what would they be?
MONIQUE: I'd only need one. To be the face and the
voice of missing children everywhere. My story opens the
eyes of many and shows that all missing children are not
dead. I hope my story brings hope to every loved one who
searches endlessly for their missing family. Awareness is
really the key, but prevention lasts a lifetime.
MMIA: What does your next level look like?
MONIQUE: My next level is to do something drastic. I’m not
going to mention what exactly right now, but it is going to
take my story viral. Not for the fame (of course) but for the
message behind the story. My year in 2015 will be focused
on everything I do currently, but with an extended focus
on my kids.

MONIQUE: By doing what I can with what I have in my
hands. Plain and simple. It’s not rocket science. My time
and energy is divided but I don’t over extend myself.
I celebrate the fact that I can balance all of these hats
despite being a mom of four, owner of a multi-million dollar
construction company, as well as the KAM foundation. My
children do help me out but I reward them along the way.
MMIA: What's one business goal you've reached that
you're really proud of?
MONIQUE: Landing a $27.7 million contract with the City of
Baltimore. That was hard. Really, really hard lol. The contract
includes Baltimore city and the surroundings counties
and we service the water, sewer, fire hydrants, and sub
draining systems.
MMIA: What is your favorite w ay to spend "me-time"?
MONIQUE: I walk, swim, ride horses and exercise...but
motherhood always takes over during my me-time. I have

Holiday 2014

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