Monica (BSc in Biology; MA in Public Policy) specializes in social impact particularly in socio-environmental projects. She has experience with research, technical studies, evaluations, policy analysis, project design, logical frameworks and theory of change, knowledge management, and M&E and learning. She has collaborated with various international institutions, NGO’s, and multilateral donors. In addition, she also has extensive experience in designing, implementing, and facilitating international capacity building courses, both in-person and online. Prior to joining Baastel in 2023, Monica worked at CLEAR Initiative (in the LAC office), as well as with The World Bank and the United Nations Environment Programme country office in Mexico. Monica speaks Spanish and English fluently, and has knowledge of French.