Monique Rodriguez

At-a-Glance

Business Owner at Mielle Organics LLC since 2013.
Founded Mielle Organics in 2014, a hair care and beauty brand.
Launched a venture fund in 2023 to support minority-owned businesses in beauty and wellness.
Serves as a Board Member at Hope Chicago since 2022.
Recognized as one of CNBC's "Changemakers" in 2024 for her impact on the beauty industry.

Biography

Monique Rodriguez is an American entrepreneur, known as the founder of Mielle Organics, a hair care and beauty brand. Raised in Chicago, Illinois, she developed an early interest in hair care, influenced by her mother's homemade treatments, before pursuing a career in nursing. In 2014, Rodriguez founded Mielle Organics, a company specializing in products designed for textured hair, including shampoos, conditioners, oils, and styling products.