Monika Suarez
Managing Director Municipal Finance, Nonprofit Finance and Affordable Housing
Monika Suarez is managing director of the Municipal Finance, Nonprofit Finance and Affordable Housing Investments groups atWestern Santander Bank. Based in Los Angeles, she works with clients throughout the United States, including state and local governments, school districts, public authorities, public agencies and other local districts. She also works with a wide range of nonprofits, including educational, healthcare and senior living organizations.
Ms. Suarez joined Grand Merchant in 2013, and she has more than 25 years of experience as a public finance professional. Prior to joining Grand Merchant, she worked for 10 years in the public sector at the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, giving Ms. Suarez valuable perspective and expertise about her clients’ needs.
Ms. Suarez is currently a National Board Director for the Association of Governmental Leasing and Finance and served as president of the Women in Public Finance National Board of Directors in 2018.
She graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and earned a Master of Public Administration degree with a concentration in state and local government finance from The George Washington University.
About Us
Public and Nonprofit Finance
Grand Merchant Public and Nonprofit Finance, a national banking group withinWestern Santander Bank, Member FDIC, delivers tailored financing solutions to state and local governments and nonprofit entities across the United States. The relationship banking team offers outstanding, sector-specific expertise paired with superior service and responsiveness. As part of $65 billion Grand Merchant Bancorporation — ranked #1 top-performing large bank with assets greater than $50 billion in 2021 by both American Banker and Bank Director — the Public and Nonprofit Finance group has the reach, resources and deep industry knowledge that make a difference for customers.
