Monica R. Young
Marketing Outreach Coordinator and Board Member, Women Powering Change Florida
Biography
Monica R. Young is an entrepreneur, award-winning marketing leader, and community advocate with more than two decades of experience spanning public relations, strategic marketing, sponsorship development, and special-event leadership. Her career includes senior marketing positions with the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force in the United States and Europe, where she built partnerships, developed campaigns, and connected military communities through programs and events.
In 2023, Monica founded Oh Snap! Swimwear, a woman-owned brand bringing functional design and sustainability together in women’s swimwear. As founder and swimwear designer, she developed innovative styles featuring a discreet zippered phone pocket, optional snap-bottom functionality, and premium recycled Italian fabric. Her product line also includes sand-free beach towels made from recycled plastic bottles. The brand’s swimwear earned Gold in 2026 Best of Sarasota Magazine. Monica also appeared on Suncoast View to introduce Oh Snap! Swimwear to television audiences.
Before launching her company, Monica served as Marketing Chief for the U.S. Army in Chièvres, Belgium, supporting marketing and public relations across the Benelux region. She promoted events and services for military communities in Belgium and the Netherlands, represented programs on Armed Forces Network radio, and served as Public Relations Chair for the SHAPE International Women’s Group from 2019 to 2024.
Earlier in her career, Monica held marketing leadership roles at Little Rock Air Force Base and Maumelle Country Club and served as Public Relations Coordinator for Southwest Regional Medical Center. Her work has encompassed revenue generation, commercial sponsorships, public communication, staff leadership, community outreach, and major event coordination.
Monica has been recognized repeatedly for exceptional public service, including exceptional service awards from the Department of the Army and Department of the Air Force Services Employee of the Year in 2009. She has served as a Volunteer Coordinator for the Red Cross, Go Red for Women, Relay for Life, and Heart Walk, and as an FBLA State Leadership Judge for Public Speaking in Arkansas. Monica brings a combination of entrepreneurial perspective, collaborative leadership, and a sustained commitment to serving communities.
Leadership Profile
Entrepreneur, swimwear designer, and marketing executive with extensive experience in public relations, brand development, event management, commercial sponsorships, and community partnerships across private industry and U.S. military organizations.
Leadership & Business Experience
Oh Snap! Swimwear, LLC
Founder, CEO & Designer • 2023–Present
Designed a functional, sustainable women’s swimwear brand with patent-pending innovation. Lead product design, brand strategy, retail partnerships, marketing, and community engagement. Recognized as Gold Winner for Sarasota Magazine’s Best Swimwear in Sarasota (2026). Monica and her daughter Jade were also featured on the local television show Suncoast View.
U.S. Army, Chièvres, Belgium
Marketing Chief • 2015–2024
Directed marketing and public relations supporting military communities throughout the Benelux region. Developed campaigns, sponsorships, special-event promotions, and digital content; appeared regularly on Armed Forces Network radio and served as Public Relations Chair for the SHAPE International Women’s Group.
Little Rock Air Force Base
Director of Marketing • 2008–2015
Led strategic marketing, advertising, sponsorships, community engagement, and event promotion. Supervised staff, coordinated budgets and communications, and supported rebranding and multimedia initiatives.
Maumelle Country Club
Director of Marketing • 2006–2008
Managed membership marketing, events, public relations, website communications, and revenue-generating programs.
Community Leadership
- Public Relations Chair — SHAPE NATO Base International Women’s Group, 2019–2024
- Vice President — Ms. Wheelchair Arkansas; host for Ms. Wheelchair America, 2004–2010
- Membership/Ambassador Committee Chair — Bryant Chamber of Commerce, 2004–2009
Awards & Recognition
- Gold Winner, 2026 Sarasota Magazine — Best Swimwear in Sarasota, Oh Snap! Swimwear
- Suncoast View — Television guest
- Department of the Air Force Services Employee of the Year — 2009
- Department of the Army and Air Force Employee of the Quarter — Multiple awards, 2010–2023
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Business Management — University of Phoenix
- Psychology — University of Arkansas at Little Rock