New League Staff: Meet Monique Hyatte

Our team at the League just keeps growing! We are over the moon to celebrate our new Operations Specialist, Monique Hyatte. She joins the League with decades of experience, bringing a deep well of vibrant energy and a can-do attitude.

Though Monique isn’t yet a cyclist herself, she loves being active and is always cheering on the people in her family who ride bikes. We’re so excited to welcome Monique to our team and into the bike movement too. Welcome aboard, Monique! 

Monique, we’re so happy to have you on the team! Tell us a bit about your background and where you come from. 

I have been working with associations for over 30 years in numerous positions: membership, meetings, marketing, and operations. Where I come from personally is rural North Carolina — I grew up on a farm until our family moved to the big city of Washington, DC. I live in Maryland now, not too far of a commute to D.C., and love being able to explore the excitement of the city. 

One great thing about living in the D.C. area is all the opportunities to explore on foot or by bike. What’s your favorite way to get around? 

I love outdoor activities, especially walking. I discovered my passion for walking for fitness with my mom a few years ago after she had a health scare. It started as a way to support her health and wellness journey, and I ended up getting a lot out of it. These days, my husband and I go to the park almost every day to walk!

What are some of your hobbies and passions outside of work?

I have been a professional photographer for over seven years now. I am also a Sisterloc consultant. I decided to teach myself how to do my own Sisterlocs a few years ago and have been taking on clients ever since. Another big part of my life is that I am a part of a blended family, and family is everything to me. I love spending time with my kids and I’m close friends with their stepmom too, so we all have a lot of fun together. 

A few examples of Monique’s professional photography portfolio.

One of the most exciting times of the year is around the corner: preparing for the National Bike Summit! What are you most looking forward to?

I am excited to attend my first National Bike Summit. In previous jobs, I always worked in the membership booth so I’m looking forward to meeting our members and engaging with new ones. I especially enjoy coming up with creative ideas that help attendees get to know each other and break the ice. I’m an open book and love to connect with people, so I am looking forward to putting this energy into the National Bike Summit and being a part of the team making people feel welcome and engaged!