Monique Mendez empowers startups to build marketing strategies, promotes economic development, and enhances community relations as a Communications Specialist at Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), America’s largest electric utility. By leveraging expertise in public relations, social media, and digital marketing, Monique amplifies the mission of 35 Mules, FPL’s startup innovation hub.
Previously, Monique interned with NextEra Energy, where she oversaw communication efforts for FPL’s hurricane relief campaign and worked on product marketing with FPL Energy Services. She also interned with Curley & Pynn Public Relations Management, an award-winning agency in Orlando, to support media relations efforts. Monique has public relations experience in both agency and in-house settings, serving clients in the energy and technology industries.
Monique is currently pursuing a master’s in communications from Purdue University. She also holds an Advertising/Public Relations degree and a Political Science minor from the University of Central Florida.