Our Team
At Monarca, we are more than a team. We are storytellers, strategists, and problem-solvers who believe in the power of clear, purposeful communication.
Based in Houston and Mexico City, our team brings years of experience in media, public affairs, marketing, and government communications.
From federal agencies to grassroots campaigns, we’ve helped organizations connect, inform, and inspire across borders and platforms.
Reach out to learn how we can collaborate and bring your message to life.
Monarca Communications
& Media
At Monarca Communications & Media, we are dedicated to helping your brand communicate with clarity and impact. With over 30 years of combined experience, our Emmy-winning team provides tailored solutions in media relations, crisis communication, digital content creation, and social media strategy.
Whether you're a government agency, nonprofit, or private organization, we work with you to craft powerful messages that connect with your audience and drive meaningful results. Let us guide you through the ever-evolving media landscape and help your brand take flight.
About Our Company
At Monarca Communications & Media, we’re an Emmy-winning team with over 30 years of combined experience in media, marketing, digital media, and crisis communications. Inspired by the resilient monarch butterfly, we embrace adaptability and strength in everything we do.
Our media solutions are shaped by our deep expertise in both the private sector and federal government. From coast to coast in the U.S., and from the heart of Mexico in Mexico City, we’ve helped organizations and brands nationwide share their stories and navigate challenges with purpose and clarity. Learn more.
What Drives Us
Our mission is to help organizations communicate with purpose and clarity through tailored media solutions built on deep expertise in both the private sector and federal government. With a binational team spanning the U.S. and Mexico City, we are committed to telling stories that matter, strengthening brands, and guiding clients through complex challenges across borders.
People Behind
Monarca
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Founder and CEO
Mariana Navarro brings over 20 years of experience in newsroom and public sector communications, with more than a decade focused on media monitoring, analysis, and strategy. She’s held senior roles at the U.S. Small Business Administration, NASA, Department of Commerce, NPR, and Harris County’s emergency management office. A bilingual journalist and digital strategist, Mariana has led high-stakes media operations tied to disaster response, federal initiatives, and national communications efforts.
Her work has earned national recognition from the Edward R. Murrow Awards, Emmy, Golden Mike, NAHJ, and PRSA. She’s managed digital teams, led bilingual public affairs campaigns, and reported for outlets including Univision, Telemundo, CW39, and NPR, bringing editorial integrity and cross-border insight to everything Monarca does.
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Executive Director
Miguel Navarro brings over 15 years of experience in business development, strategic marketing, and international sales across the energy, software, and consulting sectors. He is a bilingual strategist with deep expertise in project management, client engagement, and cross-border negotiations.
He has held leadership roles managing multimillion-dollar accounts and expanding operations across North and South America.
At Monarca, he oversees business strategy, growth initiatives, and cross-functional coordination, ensuring the agency’s operational excellence and long-term sustainability. His ability to align commercial strategy with client needs is key to Monarca’s adaptive and responsive service model.
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Senior Editor & Audiovisual Specialist
Elizabeth Cruz Larios brings over a decade of experience in content development, editorial review, and narrative refinement for digital platforms. With a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of tone, structure, and flow, Elizabeth specializes in elevating written materials across formats from institutional messaging to multimedia scripts and social media content.
At Monarca, she leads the editorial editing process, delivering clarity, coherence, and cultural relevance in both English and Spanish. Her work is guided by a strong commitment to storytelling that connects with audiences while upholding the highest standards of accuracy and consistency.
Elizabeth’s portfolio reflects a passion for impactful communication and creative collaboration across dynamic, bilingual environments. She is also a recipient of Mexico’s Premio Nacional de Periodismo, a distinction that speaks to the depth and impact of her work.
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Director of Design & Creativity
Jesús Santamaría Reséndiz brings over a decade of experience in visual communication, specializing in digital, editorial, and commercial products. He leads multimedia teams and manages complex creative projects at Monarca, ensuring visual consistency and strategic impact across platforms.
His expertise includes visual identity, data analysis and visualization, user experience, graphic interface design, web development, illustration, and animation. Jesús has contributed to multiple award-winning journalistic investigations recognized with honors such as the National Journalism Award (Mexico), Ortega y Gasset, Anthony Lewis Prize for Exceptional Rule of Law Journalism, and the Breach/Valdez Journalism and Human Rights Award. At Monarca, he leads all design and creative strategies, delivering innovative and impactful communication solutions.
