Monika Parikh

About Monika Parikh

Experienced, grounded and trustworthy leader dedicated to valuing the lived and direct experience of advocates, activists, and community members working to address and prevent violence. Innate relationship builder with creative, collaborative approaches to building strategic partnerships rooted in trust, respect, solidarity and authenticity. Ability to transform ideas into reality and drive impact through resourcefulness and commitment.

Experience

1. Founder, Executive Director, Board Chair, Adviser

   Partnerships for Trauma Recovery

   May 2015 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Launched and led this 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the psychosocial impacts of trauma among international survivors of human rights abuses including war, torture, human trafficking, gender-based violence and persecution due to identity, sexual orientation and beliefs. Three primary programs: mental health care, clinical training and policy advocacy.Key Accomplishments-Built the organization from the ground up with a highly collaborative approach to partnerships with immigrant and refugee serving organizations, funders and mission-aligned entities-In partnership with Clinical Director, developed overall strategy, mission and vision and led governance, program planning, fundraising, budgeting and policy development-Strategically raised funds for this niche issue area, influencing and educating foundation, corporate and individual donors about refugee trauma. Current budget is $1.5 million-Recruited Board of Directors, Advisory Board, professional volunteers and interns, leading to thousands of hours of pro bono support in the areas of: legal expertise, strategic guidance, HIPAA compliance, accounting, social media and outreach, monitoring and evaluation, and more-Launched one of the few clinical psychology training programs in the nation specializing in trauma among international survivors of human rights abuses-Organizational awards and honors received by Alameda County Psychological Association, the United Nations Association, Palo Alto University’s Center for Excellence in Diversity, and more.

Education

• University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance

  1991 — 1995

• Princeton University - School of Public and International Affairs

  Masters of Public Affairs Administration (M.P.A.), International Affairs

  1999 — 2001

• The Wright Institute

  Master of Arts - (M.A.), Counseling Psychology

  2012 — 2015