Kathleen Monk is a Canadian public affairs and campaign strategist and a political commentator who appears on CBC News Network’s Power and Politics.

She is the Principal Owner of Monk + Associates, where she advises clients on public affairs and communications.

Monk is widely linked with federal politics in Canada. She served as director of communications for the late NDP leader Jack Layton, including during the 2011 federal campaign. 

She is also listed as the founding executive director of the Broadbent Institute.

Keep on reading the biography of Kathleen Monk to learn more about her family, education, career, achievements, facts, and more.

Quick Facts: Kathleen Monk

Kathleen Monk
Full NameKathleen P. Monk
ProfessionPublic affairs and campaign strategist; political commentator
AgeYet to be updated
Date of BirthYet to be updated
NationalityCanadian
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BirthplaceYet to be updated
Current AddressOttawa, Ontario, Canada

Kathleen Monk Early Life and Education

Kathleen Monk focuses on her professional work in journalism, politics, and public affairs. There is very limited information about her childhood, and other details are yet to be updated.

Education

Kathleen Monk holds an MSc in Politics and Communication from the London School of Economics. She also has an Honours BA from Trent University. 

Alma MaterLondon School of Economics; Trent University
Highest QualificationMSc in Politics and Communication & Honours BA

Kathleen Monk Personal Life

It is confirmed that Kathleen Monk is married and also a mother of two sons, but the names of her children and husband are yet to be updated.

Family

Kathleen is a private person and, therefore, information about her parents and siblings is yet to be updated.

Relationship StatusMarried
HusbandYet to be updated
ChildrenSons: Yet to be updated
ParentsYet to be updated
SiblingsYet to be updated

Kathleen Monk Career

Kathleen Monk Career

Kathleen Monk is a public affairs and campaign strategist. She runs Monk + Associates, where she advises clients on public affairs, communications, and campaign planning.

She is also known for her work connected to federal politics and has also served as the director of communications to the late NDP leader Jack Layton, and worked as a spokesperson and war-room director during the party’s 2011 federal campaign.

On CBC, she has been part of political discussion panels on CBC News Network’s Power and Politics, hosted by David Cochrane, and Kathleen appeared in the CTV  “Power Panel” show Which is hosted by Vassy Kapelos.

On that panel, she has appeared alongside other regular political strategists such as Amanda Alvaro, Tim Powers, and Niigaan Sinclair, with the segment led by the program’s host.

She was also a panelist for years on “The Insiders,” a regular segment tied to CBC’s The National during Peter Mansbridge’s time as host. She has been listed publicly alongside fellow “Insiders” David Herle and Jaime Watt. 

Kathleen Monk with Peter Mansbridge

Kathleen Monk Awards and Achievements

Kathleen Monk is an award-winning communicator, mainly for campaign and public affairs work done through her consulting and advocacy roles.

  • Campaign and Elections Reed Award (2020)
  • Platinum MarCom Award (2019)
  • International Gold Quill Award (2020)

Kathleen Monk Net Worth

Kathleen Monk’s net worth and annual salary are yet to be updated.

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Kathleen Monk Height, Weight, and Physical States

Kathleen has brown eyes and dark brown hair. Other details about her height, weight, or body measurements are yet to be determined.

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Hair ColorDark brown
Eye ColorBrown

Kathleen Monk Instagram, X, LinkedIn

InstagramInstagram Profile@kathleen_monk
XX (Twitter) Icon@kathleenmonk 
LinkedInLinkedIn Profile@kathleenmonk 
Own siteofficial website@about.me/kathleenmonk 

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Interesting Facts About Kathleen Monk

  • Kathleen Monk is the Principal Owner of Monk + Associates, a firm focused on public affairs and communications work.
  • Before working in politics and consulting, Kathleen worked in newsrooms in Toronto, Ottawa, and Washington, D.C.
  • She sits on the board of CIVIX and is a member of the Advisory Council of the Canadian Institute for Global Affairs.

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