About Dr. Aguirre
Dr. aguirre's Experience
Dr. Monique Aguirre brings over 27 years of professional experience in healthcare and is a distinguished Doctor of Public Health. With 12 years as a mental health therapist, she has established herself as a pillar of perseverance, innovation, and compassionate leadership in the field. She has founded several successful companies, which focus on health and wellness. Guided by her core belief that “The Community is My Patient,” Dr. Aguirre is committed to transforming health outcomes through education, advocacy, and actionable strategies.
As a sought-after public speaker and facilitator, Dr. Aguirre partners with communities, corporations, and small businesses to address pressing public health priorities and reduce health disparities and inequities. She specializes in identifying emerging health risks, analyzing public health trends, and implementing targeted interventions that improve behaviors and outcomes. Her work reflects an unwavering dedication to population health, empowering communities with the knowledge, tools, and strategies necessary to create sustainable, positive change.
A Guided Approach
Dr. Aguirre offers engaging programs that help individuals, families, and communities understand how public health and social-behavioral health issues impact population health today. She equips participants with practical tools to stay informed, address challenges, and build confidence in navigating health concerns. Her approach is clear, supportive, and non-intimidating, ensuring meaningful learning and lasting impact.
As Dr. Aguirre emphasizes, “You must make the first step, in order for next steps to move forward.”
The woman behind the "why Her"?
Dr. Aguirre is deeply committed to advancing wellness and healthcare through public health avenues, with a strong focus on addressing health disparities, health inequities, and social-behavioral epidemiology. As the Chief Executive Officer of “Resilient Assistance Wellness, LLC”, she works to promote health recovery, stability, and compassionate care for individuals and communities.
Her journey into public health was inspired by her mentor, Dr. Swannie Jett, who encouraged her to pursue a Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH) after her International Psychology doctoral program at the Chicago School of Psychology came to an unexpected halt. Recognizing her tenacity and leadership as a healthcare executive, Dr. Jett’s advice proved pivotal. Today, Dr. Aguirre embraces her role as a change agent, utilizing her expertise in policy, health systems, wellness, and social-behavioral health to drive meaningful impact.