Monica N. Bray, Ph.D. ~ Professional Success Coach & Founder
I founded Silk Road Coaching (SRC) to empower individuals and organizations to build resilient systems for lasting success. Through a personalized blend of coaching and consulting—grounded in research and data-driven insights—I help clients unlock their potential, set meaningful goals, and achieve sustainable growth.
My career has been defined by a deep commitment to developing people and enterprises. I am passionate about cultivating strong, inclusive, purpose-driven, and high-performing teams and leaders. With more than twenty years of experience across the private and public sectors, I bring a broad background spanning higher education, business, and consulting.
I began my career in academia as an Assistant Professor of Economics and Research Methods at California State University, Monterey Bay, where I also served as Director of the Master of Public Policy Program in partnership with the Panetta Institute for Public Policy. Most recently, I have taught business courses online as an Associate Professor for Colorado Technical University and previously served as Associate Dean of Graduate Programs (MBA & MS in Finance) in the College of Business at the University of Oregon.
Earlier in my career, I was Director of Career Services at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and Adjunct Professor of Finance at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. In addition, I spent over a decade as a Financial Advisor in Beverly Hills and surrounding areas, representing some of the world’s most respected financial institutions.
Today, I combine this multifaceted experience as a Professional Success Coach dedicated to helping purpose-driven people and enterprises thrive.
Degree History
- PhD, Political Economy and Public Policy, University of Southern California
- MA, Economics, University of Southern California
- BA, Sociology, University of California San Diego
Graduate of University of California, San Diego, Alumni Transformational Leadership Series, and University of Oregon, Leadership Academy. Curriculum of evidence-based scholarship and best practices in Transformational Leadership.
Service & Memberships
- Claremont Colleges, Scripps College, Laspa Center for Leadership, Advisory Committee Member
- Globally Conscious Women, Founder
- MedEd Center, Board Member
- Rotary International, Member
- World Oregon, Member
I have had the privilege of working with numerous individuals and organizations, including MedEd Center, Montessori Schools, Portland State University, Scripps College, University of California San Diego, University of Oregon, University of Southern California, VentureWell, and Xcelerate Women.