Monica joins GHD with over four years of experience in project management, specializing in development initiatives and impact-driven business. Her career began at a local NGO in Nepal, where she conducted research on pressing global issues and organized an annual flagship event to engage youths in policy dialogues. She further led three community-level projects in areas of gender equality, inclusive digital spaces, and entrepreneurship, two of which were co-founded during her tenure as a member of the Advisory Council to the U.S. Ambassador to Nepal on youth issues. Through her grassroots work, Monica identified poverty as a common denominator affecting her target audience and recognized that many challenges could be alleviated through increased income and economic security.

Driven by her passion for sustainable youth empowerment through income generation, Monica joined CloudFactory, a global workforce solutions provider. Currently, in her role as Project Associate, she contributes to the company's mission of creating jobs in lower-income economies such as Nepal and Kenya. Monica brings to GHD her experience of leading demand-driven projects, managing stakeholder relationships at the national and international levels, and her deep interest in development economics, employment generation, and intersectionality.

Monica holds an undergraduate degree in Business with a Finance major from Kathmandu University School of Management, Nepal. An adventurous and creative spirit, she enjoys exploring a wide range of hobbies and is always eager for new tests and tastes. She is passionate about all forms of art, including dance, painting, singing, and writing. In her free time, she indulges in travel vlogs and food hunts, delighting in the discovery of new flavors and destinations.

Why GHD?

I found courses offered by the GHD program to be uniquely structured, integrating a comprehensive development toolkit essential in the real-world scenarios. These courses lay a solid foundation for comprehending global complexities through both policy and local lens. Additionally, my decision to choose GHD was also influenced by its small cohort size and the selection of outstanding individuals from a wide array of backgrounds. This has contributed to rich learning experience both on and off class. Over the years, GHD has fostered a warm and welcoming community of development practitioners who are deeply committed to making positive impact.