Monie is a student and practitioner of traditional medicine and has been in la lucha por la justicia for most of her adult life. She has volunteered at El Chante throughout the years, since its inception, including being part of the Pachuco Boogie planning committee. Monie is the original Coordinator of Panocha Pláticas in Albuquerque, and plans to continue to organize these events at El Chante in the future.