Monk is a self driven and community minded Grand Rapidian who seeks to advance unity and a collaborative spirit among neighbors.  He believes that working with others for a common goal is the best way to achieve real and sustainable change.  

Monk left a 25 year in Orthotics and Prosthetics in March of 2022 to join the team at the Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation (GRCCT).  He serves as the GRCCT community liaison and works with 49507 residents and businesses to build social capital and champion relationship building across cultures, ages, and life experiences.  

You will often find Monk in the community engaging with citizens around issues, mentoring youth, volunteering, or connecting people in hopes that seeds will be cultivated that grow into beautiful and productive relationships