ABOUT
Dickinson Woman Helps New Americans Navigate Challenges.
ENTREPRENEUR & ACTIVIST
Monica Soto is a familiar face among Dickinson’s new American community and with area health providers. As part of the Lay Health Ambassadors, Soto provides translation services and other assistance to help new Hispanic residents navigate the challenging health care system.
- Website: monicasoto.org
- Phone: +1 (701) 690-4249
- City: Dakota, USA
- Email: info@monicasoto.org
- Degree: Director
- Company: A.R.M CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC
Happy Clients
Projects
Years of Experience
Languages
RESUME
From sitting on her lap during city council meetings to helping new Spanish-speaking students adapt to life in the Dakotas, Soto has instilled the importance of service in her children. Today, her eldest daughters are heavily involved in Lay Health Ambassadors, with her eldest pursuing a career in medicine to hopefully return to the area as a Spanish-speaking doctor.
Professional Experience
A.R.M Construction services LLC
2023 - Present
Moni launched her own construction business, “A.R.M Construction services LLC,” with the support of her family. Her entrepreneurial spirit blossomed as she purchased shares in her husband’s oil company while continuing to manage her restaurant, now called “La Cocina de Moni.”
Hispanic Community
2020
Her commitment to service deepened in 2020 when she became a volunteer for the health department, contributing to initiatives that supported the Hispanic community in navigating the medical system. Moni’s extensive volunteer work earned her a place in various organizations, including “women empowering women ” “100 Mujeres and the chamber of commerce.” Today, she serves as a lay health ambassador, advocating for Hispanic families
Restaurant
2013
Recognizing the importance of cultural preservation, Moni opened a small restaurant in 2013 to support her sisters and encourage her daughter, Isabel López, to form a folkloric dance group that celebrates their roots. This group continues to thrive, now led by Moni’s other daughter, Alondra López, and has grown significantly since its inception.
Education
Mexican American Catholic College
2020 - 2023
In 2020, she pursued further education at the Mexican American Catholic College, receiving her certification as a leader in Hispanic ministry in 2022. Simultaneously, she studied communications to better serve her community, graduating in 2023. From the universidad autónoma de Aguascalientes
Life
North Dakota
2013
In 2013, seeking purpose and connection, Moni began volunteering at her local church, where she initiated a Hispanic movement in North Dakota, aiming to empower her community.
Hispanic Community
2002
It’s a challenge Soto knows all too well. When she moved to the area nearly 20 years ago with her young family, there was no Hispanic community to welcome them. Her daughters were the first Spanish speakers enrolled in the local school. Her husband found ready work in the booming oil fields, but the language barrier made it difficult for Soto to find employment. Additionally, the lack of Spanish-language resources for important things like health care, education, housing, and other government services left Soto feeling alone in this new environment.
SERVICES
A translator who helps the Hispanic community navigate the healthcare, banking, and business systems. She serves as an important connection for people seeking employment and for entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses. Additionally, she supports her church as a marriage counselor and is involved in various activities.
Lay Health Ambassador
CONTACT
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Call Us
+1 (701) 690-4249
Email Us
info@emonicasoto.org