Mona Lee Locke

Mona Lee Locke has a strong passion for community involvement and international relations. She is an Emmy-nominated, award winning journalist who has shared her perspectives with audiences around the world on topics including: education, U.S.-China dynamics; women in leadership; volunteerism and philanthropy; and business and cultural issues. Locke has held a variety of positions in journalism, communications, corporate and community partnerships, and government relations. She began her career as a reporter for news stations including Seattle’s KIRO-TV and KING-TV. Most recently, Locke joined MG2 as vice president of strategy and business development where she helps develop, foster and leverage long-term partnerships, oversees the marketing department and works with leadership to set the vision for the firm’s growth. Prior to this, Locke worked at Susan G. Komen leading operations, community engagement, and major fundraising efforts – first as executive director of the Puget Sound affiliate, and later as the national operations director in Washington D.C. Mona also has significant public affairs experience having served for eight years as Washington State’s first lady and more recently, the U.S. Department of State where she worked on issues pertaining to U.S.-China relations.