Monali has worked with historically underrepresented communities to advocate for social justice causes and engage in the political process. She holds a B.A. Political Science and English from Gustavus Adolphus College. During her senior year, Monali served as the Co-President of the student body, making diversity, equity, and inclusion an institutional priority. She also served as a Congressional Intern for the Office of U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, where provided assistance to 200+ constituents from the Somali and Latinx communities navigating the complicated immigration process. Besides working as an Advocacy Associate for the Minnesota Private College Council, Monali is also a proud member of the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum, serving as a Reproductive Justice Leadership Institute Fellow. She is leading a campaign for federal lawmakers to pass the HEAL Immigrant Women and Families Act to help AAPI women/girls receive equal, and accessible access to healthcare in the United States.