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Monica Naim
Collaboration Regional Leader
With a dedicated career spanning over ten years in sales and collaboration at Cisco, Monica Naim is an accomplished leader in her field.
Monica's leadership style is characterized by authenticity and results-oriented excellence. She not only attracts top talent but also nurtures their growth, consistently delivering exceptional outcomes. Her unwavering commitment to fostering a positive team culture and executing strategies with precision has been pivotal in achieving success across diverse projects and client engagements.
Beyond her professional accolades, Monica is a passionate mentor and advocate for women in the tech industry. She firmly believes in investing her time where it matters most, whether it's guiding her team to success or supporting clients in need. She embraces the "Work Hard, Play Hard" philosophy, thriving on the challenges and opportunities presented by complex environments.
Monica's journey to her current role has been marked by resilience and unwavering determination. As a former homeless teenager, she recognizes that her current position might not have been attainable without the support of organizations like Covenant House, which provided her with a life-changing opportunity. This experience has instilled in her a profound sense of gratitude and an enduring commitment to making a meaningful impact in her career and advocacy efforts, leading her to serve on the board of Covenant House Pennsylvania.
Committed to leadership, inspiration, and innovation in the realm of sales and collaboration, Monica is also a fervent champion of diversity and inclusivity in the tech industry.
Articles
The Heart of Cisco: A Family Beyond Work
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Collaboration Regional Leader Monica N. shares her touching story of discovering a family at Cisco, finding support and connection in the most challenging times.
What Kept Me Going
3 min read
Monica Castillo returns on the Life at Cisco blog after her previous post, How I Found My Cisco Family, to share more about how she persevered through difficult times.
How I Found My Cisco Family
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In early June – right in the middle of Q4 – I got one of the most earth shattering phone calls that a person could receive...my mother had passed away....
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