Mónica Monica is a Colombian entrepreneur, business leader, and creative professional whose career bridges Latin America and East Asia. Born in Ibagué, Tolima, and raised in a middle-class family in Bogotá, she experienced a happy and stable childhood before migrating with her family to the United States—an experience that marked a turning point in her personal, academic, and professional life.
Upon returning to Colombia, Monica began working in the floriculture sector, where she gained valuable industry experience and developed a deep understanding of international markets. After several years in the field, life led her to Japan, where she recognized an opportunity to serve as a bridge between Colombia and East Asia. This vision gave rise to Universal Flower Service a decade ago. Under her co-leadership, the company has grown to become the second-largest exporter of Japanese flowers in the world.
Today, Monica is co-founder and a member of the board of directors of the Universal Flower Service business group. The company specializes in producing and exporting Japanese flowers from Japan and Colombia to global markets. In addition to its core business, the group is actively exploring innovative ventures, including the commercialization of Asian products and audiovisual production powered by artificial intelligence.
Monica’s academic background reflects her multidisciplinary interests and creative drive. She holds a degree in Social Communication with an emphasis in Audiovisual Production from Universidad Javeriana. She also completed a diploma in Small Business Management and English as a Second Language at Unilatina. Further expanding her academic profile, she earned a master’s degree in Hispanic Literature and Spanish Language from the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, and more recently completed a master’s degree in screenwriting for film and television.
Combining entrepreneurial vision with artistic and literary training, Monica represents a unique blend of business acumen and creative innovation, positioning her as a dynamic leader operating at the intersection of culture, commerce, and global connection.