With a PhD and M. Phil in Sociology of Education from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, and an MA in social work from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, she Leads the monitoring, evaluation, and research practice at Mobile Creches, bringing a wealth of experience in qualitative research and curriculum design. Previously at the Institute of Social Studies Trust in Delhi, she specialized in research on gendered aspects of informality, labour, and work choices. Monika's work focuses on governance and the representation of marginalized groups in policy, aiming to create impactful change.