Monica "Nikki" Flores
VALUES
Communication
I make space for a diversity of opinions, freely expressed and carefully considered, by a wide variety of individuals.
Thoughtful input typically creates a better end outcome.
Communication means brainstorming, sharing, and evaluating all options to find the best solution.
There are no stupid questions.
Honesty
When I face challenges and obstacles, being honest means I evaluate, accept where I currently stand, create a plan, and move forward --with others-- to make things better.
One day at a time...
One moment at a time.
The truth always sets me free.
Integrity
I strive to uniquely hone my gifts, determine what makes alignment with others, and think about the greater good.
I solve for my current project's pressing needs.
"Don't compromise yourself. You're all you've got." - Janis Joplin
EXPERIENCE
Flores has worked in technology for 20+ years, leading digital platform development for national and international teams.
She is currently a co-owner and staff project manager at Lullabot, supporting product launches, digital delivery, and customer engagement for well-known brands and organizations.
Recent Speaking Engagements
#Belonging - Beyond Inclusion: Building a Culture of True Equity, at DrupalCon 2023 Pittsburgh
Speaker with Ellie Fanning about belonging and inclusivity
a11y talks: Fostering Inclusion in Technology
Ten tips for fostering more inclusion in technology, based on a compilation of tips presented through a previously-published blog series.
Drupal Diversity & Inclusion Camp - Keynote 2021
Building a Mutual Aid Network on Drupal (on Pantheon)
The Women in Technology World Series 2021
Online Festival, 2021: Introduction to Drupal on Pantheon
Florida Drupal Camp 2021
Case Study: Converting an Environmental Nonprofit to Drupal
DrupalGovCon2020
100% Remote - Tips for Managing a Fully-Distributed Workforce
Introduction to Drupal on Pantheon
Setting up Drupal on Pantheon
slides - bit.ly/introtodrupal
video - http://bit.ly/drupalonpantheon-videoFuture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - GEW 2019
Panel discussion on #diversity, #equity, and #inclusion
#LGBTQIA in Tech - GEW 2019
Moderator for panel discussion on #LGBTQIA in technology
- Case Study: Converting to Drupal: Architecture, timeline, requirements to move a website onto Drupal 8. link
- Five Tips to Increase Leadership Capacity: For women in leadership link
- Developing Good Data Practice
Data structures, content types, and planning for data collection link
- Action Plan for Diversity, Equity,& Inclusion
How to integrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into an organization link
- Case Study: Converting to Drupal: Architecture, timeline, requirements to move a website onto Drupal 8. link
EDUCATION
Cornell University
B.S. in Environmental Systems Technology,
Division of Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Cornell UniversityTeam win for contest in student engineering: "A Learning Car for Kids" - technology for children with developmental disabilities
Activities: Work Study
Entrepot Deli, Risley Dining, Blauvelt Lab, PEWS ILR
Pianist at Catholic Mass
Praxis Literary Journal
Institute for Shipboard Education
Spring Semester at Sea, University of Pittsburgh
Travelled to 10 port cities in 100 days on the SS Universe
Itinerary:Nassau, Bahamas
La Guaira, Venezuela
Salvador, BrazilCape Town, South Africa
Mombasa, Kenya
Madras, India
Penang, Malaysia
Hong Kong
Keelung, Taiwan
Kobe, Japan
Seattle, Washington, USA
Activities: Yearbook, Shipboard Auction
