Monica Gordillo

Board Member

Monica serves as a teaching professor at the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University, where she contributes her expertise to the academic community. Since October 2024, she has been volunteering at Worldly Goods, demonstrating her commitment to service and community engagement. Recognizing her dedication, she joined the Worldly Goods board in April 2025, where she aims to further enhance the organization’s mission and impact.

“I am originally from a third-world country and have witnessed firsthand the struggles that local artisans and laborers face in earning a sustainable income for their hard work. This experience has shaped my belief in the importance of fair trade, which ensures that the people who produce goods are compensated fairly and treated with dignity. That’s why I am excited to volunteer at an organization that not only allows people to purchase meaningful gifts for their loved ones but also creates fair job opportunities for individuals in underserved communities. By supporting this initiative, I hope to contribute to a system that empowers workers, promotes ethical business practices, and fosters long-term economic development in areas that need it most.”