Ms. Monroe received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Memphis. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in executive leadership, also at the University of Memphis.

Since November 2024, Ms. Monroe has served as the Interim Health Director in Clayton County. Prior to that, she was the Deputy Chief Nurse overseeing Education and Professional Development for DPH. Ms. Monroe also served as Director of the Center for Clinical Services at Cobb and Douglas Public Health for 8 years. Before beginning her career in public health, Ms. Monroe practiced as an RN and oversaw nursing programs at hospitals in Memphis, Tennessee.