Global Leader in Emotional Literacy and Kindness Advocacy

Mona Liza Santos is an award-winning author, founder of World Love Press, and Founder of a Global Movement for Emotional Literacy and Intentional Kindness. Recognized as a Global Leader in Emotional Literacy and Social Impact, she has dedicated her work to empowering children and families through storytelling, education, and community advocacy. Through more than 40 children’s books spanning themes of kindness, self-worth, mindfulness, cultural identity, empathy, and emotional intelligence, Mona Liza has created accessible tools that help children feel seen, safe, valued, and emotionally supported. What began during the pandemic as a deeply personal mission to comfort her son has since evolved into a far-reaching platform that resonates with families, educators, and therapists worldwide. Her mission extends beyond literature through the founding of National Intentional Kindness Day and Heritage and Heart Day, community-centered initiatives launched in San Diego, California, with the long-term vision of inspiring schools, families, and communities across the United States and globally. Through free educational toolkits, outreach programs, and advocacy, these initiatives encourage intentional kindness, emotional well-being, and cultural connection in meaningful, practical ways. Mona Liza’s work is unique in that it combines entrepreneurship, publishing, education, and social impact into one purpose-driven movement. By transforming personal adversity into global advocacy, she continues to shape a more compassionate future while building lasting systems of emotional support for future generations. As a visionary leader, entrepreneur, and movement builder, Mona Liza Santos represents a powerful example of modern leadership—one rooted in empathy, education, and meaningful social transformation.