Monica studied history and sociology in Zurich. She has worked as a research assistant at the History Department of the University of Zurich and gained a thorough understanding of Swiss politics, economy and society by working as a journalist and as communications officer for one of the seven federal ministers, the Federation of Swiss Protestant Churches in the Swiss capital Bern as well as for private companies. She speaks English, German and French. For her, body and soul are equally important as the mind, so she loves good restaurants, stylish historical hotels and spending time in Switzerland’s beautiful nature. Monica was born in India, went to school in South Africa, did volunteer work in the US and travelled extensively in Europe and Asia.