User:Cindamuse/Monique Trudnowski

Monique Trudnowski (born May 13, 1975) is an American business executive and restauranteur. As the co-owner of the Adriatic Grill Italian restaurant and bar in Tacoma, Washington, she has been honored with the Faces of Diversity: American Dream Award by the National Restaurant Association. , she serves as the Honorary Vice Commander for the Western Air Defense Sector at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. In 2013, she announced her candidacy for State Congress, representing the 28th district of Washington state.

Early life
Monique (née Valenzuela) Trudnowski was born on May 13, 1975 in Houston, Texas. She grew up on Fort Lewis military base, while her father was in the United States Army. , she is married to Bill Trudnowski, chef and part owner of the Adriatic Grill Italian Cuisine and Wine Bar.

Board membership

 * Tacoma Regional Convention & Visitor Bureau – Board of Directors (member)
 * Restaurants Unlimited – Board of Directors (member)

Honors and awards

 * 2013: Faces of Diversity: American Dream Award – National Restaurant Association
 * 2013: Honorary Vice Commander for the Western Air Defense Sector – Joint Base Lewis-McChord