Monika is an award-winning brand and creative strategist based in Toronto, with a deep love for culture, human behavior, and storytelling. She’s helped shape the narratives of iconic brands like Heinz, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Canadian Tire, Amazon, Telus, City of Toronto, and TD Bank.
She’s built her career at top agencies including The Kitchen (Kraft Heinz’s in-house creative agency), Publicis, and john st., where she’s collaborated closely with creative teams to bring smart, culturally relevant campaigns to life.
Known for uncovering sharp insights that connect people and brands, Monika brings curiosity, clarity, and creative collaboration to every challenge. Her expertise spans brand building, insight-led creative strategy, and the development of integrated, omni-channel campaigns.
Beyond the brief, she’s passionate about travel, sailing, photography, and horror films. She also has a soft spot for gloomy, chaotic music; the perfect soundtrack to life’s beautiful contradictions.
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