History Made: First Jamaican American Woman, Monique M. Lewis Just Became EOCOC's President

EAST ORANGE, N.J. - July 23, 2025 - PRLog -- Monique M. Lewis, MBA, has officially made history.

Elected as the first Jamaican American woman to lead the East Orange Chamber of Commerce, Lewis's story is more than a win—it's a powerful reminder of what's possible when purpose meets preparation.

"It's humbling," Lewis says. "To return to the same community that welcomed me as a child and now serve it at this level—it means everything."

Born in Jamaica and raised in East Orange after immigrating with her family as a young girl, Monique still remembers the flight that changed everything. "I looked out the window, saw all the lights, and thought, 'Wow.' But landing was just the beginning of my journey."

Now, that journey has come full circle.

As a certified woman- and minority-owned consulting firm, and the founder and CEO of MML Consulting Group, LLC, Monique has spent more than a decade helping small businesses and nonprofits modernize operations, implement ERP systems, and scale sustainably. With an MBA in Supply Chain and Operations Management from Southern New Hampshire University (earned May 2025), she blends tech expertise with community passion and leads with unshakable vision.

Her Vision: Bold, Strategic, and Inclusive

Entering a new era under Monique's leadership, where small business owners, women, and entrepreneurs of color are empowered to thrive.

Her top priorities include:

• Securing a dedicated physical location for the Chamber "and maybe even owning a building one day," she adds.
• Partnering with corporate sponsors and anchor institutions to funnel opportunities back into the community
• Helping members digitize, modernize, and compete through AI tools, automation, and training
• Connecting business owners to hidden resources "from UPS shipping discounts to city-funded programs most people don't even know exist," Monique says.

"We'll reverse-engineer success," she explains. "When you're ready, opportunity doesn't just knock—you answer it fully prepared."

Leading With Heart and Hustle

Monique's rise wasn't without resistance. "There were whispers—I don't think she can do it," she says. "But that fueled me. I leaned on faith, strategy, and the values my Jamaican parents and grandparents instilled in me."

To young immigrant girls watching, her message is magnetic:
"Write down your goals. Build your vision board. Show up with 100% attitude. People may not see your potential right away, but your energy will speak for you."

About MML Consulting Group, LLC

Based in East Orange, NJ, MMLCG helps small and mid-sized businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities streamline operations using tech-driven strategies. The firm is certified as a NJ Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Minority Business (MBE), and Women Business Enterprise (WBE).

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📧 monique@mmlconsultinggroupllc.com
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