Melissa McMonagle, Development and Communications Manager for the Pace Women’s Justice Center
The Pace Women’s Justice Center (PWJC) is pleased to announce that Melissa McMonagle, Development and Communications Manager for the Pace Women’s Justice Center, has been named a 2026 Wunderkind by Westchester Magazine’s 914Inc. The annual Wunderkinds list honors the region’s most talented and innovative professionals under the age of 35.
McMonagle leads all external-facing communications and plays a central role in shaping the Center’s development strategy. She oversees messaging across social media, email marketing, website content, and press outreach, while also supporting donor engagement, media relations, and major fundraising initiatives. Her work focuses on expanding visibility and ensuring that survivors, community members, and donors can clearly understand, access, and support PWJC’s services.
“It’s an incredible honor to be named a Wunderkind,” said McMonagle. “This is especially meaningful to me as I truly believe in the important work being done every day at the Pace Women’s Justice Center.” The Pace Women’s Just Center provides free legal services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse.
Chosen by the editors of 914INC. for their unique talents, groundbreaking ideas, and commitment to their communities, these standout individuals will be featured in the May/June issue of 914INC. and honored at a special awards cocktail reception on May 19, 2026.
Since joining the Center in December 2024, McMonagle has expanded PWJC’s visibility, doubling social media engagement and growing its digital audience. Her tailored outreach strategy has helped PWJC reach new fundraising heights, including a record-setting income for PWJC’s Cocktails for a Cause event. Known for translating complex legal processes into clear, trauma-informed messaging, she has made the Center’s work more accessible and helped drive increased community engagement and outreach from survivors seeking support.
