Monica is an architect, researcher, and community engagement specialist with over seven years of experience creating impactful projects at the intersection of design, research, and social innovation. She currently serves as the Head of Operations at the Center for Conscious Design (CCD), where she focuses on fostering collaboration and championing people-centered practices to build inclusive, healthy, and resilient environments.

Monica also leads The Ordinary Design Collaborative (TODC), a multi-disciplinary design studio in India. At TODC, she works with a talented team to bridge art, design, and the built environment, delivering meaningful projects that bring communities together and drive social impact.

With experience working alongside NGOs, urban labs and local governments across India, Monica enjoys designing workshops and programs that help people connect with the spaces around them. She’s passionate about creating opportunities for communities to learn, engage, and feel empowered in shaping their environments.

Whether she’s designing spaces, curating events, or brainstorming innovative solutions, Monica loves collaborating with others to create positive change.