Local to the Lowcountry area, Eliza attended Charleston Catholic School and Bishop England High School before heading to Wofford College for her undergraduate degree. After graduation, she moved back to the Charleston area, where she now resides with her husband Will.

Eliza’s love for creating and writing began as a simple passion for English and books. What was once a humble start has now evolved into a life and career that many aspire to achieve. From traveling to the Vatican to take part in the Jubilee of Digital Missionaries to writing her first book with Penguin Random House, Eliza’s plans, ambition and creativity are placed in the trust of the Lord.

“I was once the little girl who would scribble books in her notebooks and journals at night when she was supposed to be sleeping,” she said.

Her social media career began as a space for her to share her poetry. Now it has morphed into a forum Eliza utilizes to express her beliefs and opinions. By tackling tough and Catholic “hot” topics such as generative AI, Natural Family Planning and modern politics, Eliza’s content continues to gain traction.

“It’s the new town square. It’s the place where people are going to get information and learn more about the meaning of life,” she said, adding that it’s worth the effort to evangelize that space as well.

Eliza often urges her viewers to consider the moral implications of using generative AI and its harmful effects on both society and the environment. She often cites Pope Leo XIV’s newest encyclical, the Magnifica Humanitas, which addresses the question most Catholics are wondering: What do we do with this?

Her viewpoints on AI come from a place of concern and with a warning.

“I long for the Church to enter into an era in which she is known worldwide for valuing human dignity so much that [she] will settle for no imitation of the human person,” Eliza said. “I want the Church to be known for celebrating human language and creativity and not settling for what is lesser and made by a robot.”

In April 2026, the New York Post highlighted this “new town square” in an article on “Gen Z Catholic influencers” and the effect on Catholic communities across the country. Its first line read, “Jesus rose from the dead. Now he’s raising follower counts.”

Allison Lax, staff writer for the Post, interviewed Eliza and six other popular Catholic Gen Z influencers. Eliza told the Post that it’s not about the likes or even the followers.

“People like talking about what they’re interested in. Sourdough accounts come from people who love making sourdough, and fashion accounts come from people who really love fashion …  For some Catholics, that’s just their Catholic faith,” she said.

Eliza said the ability to bring together like-minded Catholics through her social media platforms and help others deepen their faith in the Lord and in their Catholic community is “such a gift.”

On the other hand, it can attract a lot of negativity and hatred. Unwanted and unwarranted comments are common for experienced Catholic influencers.

“It’s certainly really heartbreaking and difficult to see folks who either don’t understand or don’t believe what the Catholic Church professes leave really mean comments and DMs,” Eliza said. “I find it even more heartbreaking when other Catholics say things that are really uncharitable.”

So why do it? Eliza says the impact of her work far surpasses any negativity she receives. For anyone, stepping up to tell the world exactly what they believe is very vulnerable and intimidating. However, to Eliza, the positive effect it can have on others is deeply rewarding.

“It requires a lot of bravery that I don’t claim to have innately, but I know it’s coming from the graces of the Holy Spirit and from the constant cheering on from friends and family in the diocese,” she said.

Eliza’s history with the Diocese of Charleston runs deeper than most know. As a high schooler at Bishop England, she served on the evangelization team with the diocesan Office of Youth Ministry. The “E-Team” is a group of Catholic high schoolers from across the state who organize and implement youth rallies and retreats.

After college, she returned to youth ministry and service, taking part in the Diocesan Missionary Team. This ministry has since been archived, but its purpose was similar to the E-Team, and it was here that Eliza said she met some of her lifelong friends.

Eliza models values that are of the utmost importance to young adults — parish and community involvement.

She said, “I would encourage you to surround yourself with people who will cheer you on and who will also hold you accountable to put forth your best work.”

From Upstate at St. Mary Church in Greenville to the Lowcountry at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Charleston, young adult communities are thriving and inviting others to join. Eliza Monts and Gen Z Catholics are showing us the way.

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Eliza’s content is shared on Instagram and Substack: @elizawritesthings. Her new book, “Just Because You Exist: 12 Gospel Encounters to Discover Intimacy with Christ,” is set to be released next spring.