Monica Isaacman, born Monica Chacana, is the wife of billionaire entrepreneur, pilot and soon-to-be NASA administrator, Jared Isaacman.
Monica Isaacman grew up in the same town as Jared in Union Township, New Jersey where they attended middle school together. Their long-standing relationship blossomed into romance over the years, culminating in their marriage around 2012. They have been a couple for over two decades now. Monica was notably one of the early employees at Jared’s company, Shift4 Payments, where she worked as the 12th hire.
Monica and Jared Isaacman are proud parents of two daughters: Mila, born in 2014, and Liv, whose birth followed shortly after. The couple emphasizes family time despite Jared’s demanding career as a CEO and a pilot. They often share glimpses of their family life on social media, showcasing activities like fishing trips and visits to theme parks.
In interviews, Monica has expressed her worries about Jared’s high-risk ventures, particularly his space missions, but she supports his ambitions wholeheartedly.
“I think it’s hard,” she told PEOPLE of having a spouse fly to space. “You want to be supportive, but you’re going to have your own feelings too. You just do the best that you can at taking it one day at a time and just pushing through it.”
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Meanwhile, Jared has frequently praised Monica for her understanding of his work and the risks associated with it in his interviews. He describes her as someone who “gets it,” recognizing the dedication he puts into his career while maintaining a strong family bond. Monica’s support has been crucial as Jared undertakes significant projects such as the Inspiration4 mission—an all-civilian spaceflight aimed at raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
While Monica may not be in the limelight as much as her husband, she shares his commitment to philanthropy. The couple’s joint efforts have contributed significantly to charitable causes, particularly those benefiting children. Jared’s commitment to donate $100 million to St. Jude’s is a testament to their shared values regarding philanthropy and community support.
The couple have also taken the given pledge to donate majority of their wealth to philanthropic causes.
“I know how lucky my family and I have been and there are so many less fortunate in the world. I can’t imagine going through life without trying to make the world a better place than we found it. It doesn’t feel like something optional to me, but an obligation and one some of us should shoulder more than others.” said Jared and Monica Isaacman. ”
“With enormous gratitude, my family and I pledge to donate the majority of our wealth, to making life better for those in need, and help build the foundation for the human advances of tomorrow,” Jared added.
Jared and Monica live in Washington Township, Warren County, New Jersey.