Mona Vijaykumar is an urban designer and innovation specialist passionate about creating sustainable and inclusive communities. She currently works at Perkins and Will, Boston, and is a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) graduate. Mona has designed and executed numerous architecture and urban-scale projects in different parts of the world, including India, USA, China, Ukraine, Bangladesh, and Africa. Her approach to architecture and urban design is rooted in a deep commitment to social and environmental issues, and she advocates for a multi-disciplinary design approach that is adaptive, inclusive, and responsive.