Monica Kothari

Monica Kothari is an accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in managing and leading multi-sectoral nutrition programs, currently serving as the Project Director for the Surveys for Monitoring in Resilience and Food Security (SMRFS) at ICF since September 2021. Prior to this role, Kothari held the position of Deputy Director of Surveys for Food Security and Resilience at PATH, where significant contributions included the implementation and monitoring of diverse nutrition initiatives and the development of global Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) indicators. Kothari's career includes roles such as Senior M&E Adviser at PATH and Nutrition Specialist with the Demographic Health Surveys Program. Academic credentials include a Master of Public Health from The Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Science in Foods and Nutrition from G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology.