Malini Srivastava is an accomplished academic and professional in the fields of architecture and design. Currently serving as Associate Dean for Research, Creative Scholarship and Engagement at the University of Minnesota College of Design, Malini also holds the position of Director at the Consortium of Research Practices and leads the MS in Applied Research in Practice program. As a Board Member for the Bush Foundation and ASK, along with prior board involvement at Public Art St Paul, Malini actively contributes to community and organizational initiatives. With extensive experience in various capacities since 2014, including Principal at dandelab and Project Lead at efargo, Malini has developed a robust portfolio. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Design degree from Carnegie Mellon University and advanced degrees in architecture from the University of Minnesota and Sir J.J College of Architecture in Mumbai.