Mônica Riedel

Monica Morais Dias Riedel (born September 28, 1970) is the first lady of Mato Grosso do Sul since 2023 as the wife of Governor Eduardo Riedel. Mônica gained more prominence in appearances alongside the husband's work and volunteering.

Biography
Mônica Riedel married Eduardo Riedel in January 1994, in the city of Jaboticabal, in São Paulo. They met in Rio de Janeiro, in 1987, a year after the release of the song "Eduardo e Mônica", from the band Legião Urbana, which coincidentally has the same name as the couple. They had plans to pursue an academic career and live in Belgium, where Eduardo intended to do his doctorate in genetics, but they ended up moving to Mato Grosso do Sul, where most of Eduardo's family lives. They have two children.

Education
Graduated in Business Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas, which he completed on December 6, 2020.

First Lady of Mato Grosso do Sul
On October 30, 2022, after her husband was elected governor of Mato Grosso do Sul, she became the future First Lady of Mato Grosso do Sul, in replacement of Fátima Azambuja, wife of Reinaldo Azambuja.

Mônica Riedel played an important role in her husband's electoral campaign, being the face of the toucan's "turn" against his opponent, Capitão Contar (PRTB). She has also been involved in social causes and projects that benefit the state's population, such as Emprega Mulher, which aims to prepare women to access the job market through training, workshops and assistance in preparing CVs.

Mônica Riedel said she will support her husband as she always did, but without directly participating in the government, maintaining her role as wife and mother. She stated that the couple's lives will continue normally after the governor's inauguration, on January 1, 2023. She has also visited state secretaries, but without disclosing the agenda.

Social actions
Mônica Riedel has participated in several social actions, such as:


 * Emprega Mulher (Employs Women): an event that offered job vacancies, training and guidance for women looking to access the job market or start a business.
 * 16 Dias de Ativismo (16 Days of Activism): an international campaign that aims to combat violence against women and promote their human rights.
 * Seu abraço aquece (Your Hug Warms): a campaign that collected winter items, such as blankets, clothes and shoes, to be donated to more than 200 charities.

Furthermore, Mônica Riedel has supported her husband's work and reinforced his commitment to the development of the State. She is also godmother of the Race of Powers, a sporting event that aims to encourage the practice of physical activity among public servants.