Mónica Navarro was born in Mexico City. She was admitted to Anahuac University, where she obtained a Bachelor’s of Social Communication with a concentration in television journalism.

At the age of 20, Ms. Navarro joined Televisa Network as a reporter and sports commentator. Six years later she joined Spanish International Network (S.I.N), now Univision. Since then, and for 21 years, she has been news anchor and reporter for Univision 41 in San Antonio, Texas.

Ms. Navarro’s direct contact with the Hispanic community has highlighted her career and it is the audience who frequently informs her of particular incidents, thus providing her with exclusive stories.

Countless numbers of her reports have instilled in the community a desire to improve standards of living and pursue further education. Her stories also provide valuable information and reliable resources that assist Hispanics in issues such as: legal assistance and literacy.

Legal affairs, labor laws, fraud towards the elderly, and health concerns are a few of the topics emphasized in many of her stories. Ms. Navarro has a particular interest in assisting Latin women, many of who reside in public housing.

For the past 17 years, and in conjunction with the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, and the Southwest Research Center, Ms. Navarro has co-produced the program “A Su Salud.” Preventive medicine, medical and technological advances are some of the many health issues highlighted in “A Su Salud.” Ms. Navarro also has obtained wide recognition from R.A.I.C.E.S., an association focused on immigration issues.

Ultimately, Ms. Navarro seeks to inform and empower the Hispanic community residing in San Antonio.