Over the next 26 years, Monson rose to the role of executive vice president and helped grow the Pacific Investment Management Company, better known as PIMCO, from $11 billion to $2 trillion in assets. Following her belief in the importance of education, she founded and developed the PIMCO Institute, a client investment educational program available worldwide.
When the Brilliant Future campaign launched on Oct. 4, 2019, Monson pledged $1.5 million in legacy giving, bringing her campaign commitment to the Merage School to over $3 million. Through this gift, Monson calls on all alumni and stakeholders within the Merage School community to consider their impact through estate giving.