Manasa is a passionate Urban Designer who works towards reimagining cities equitably through collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts. Since 2018, she has worked in areas of preparation of regulatory frameworks, pre-masterplan studies, GIS studies, resilient urban development strategies, spatial research, socio-cultural mapping, placemaking, and street design projects with various organizations, apart from being a part of capacity-building initiatives for diverse social groups.

She holds a master’s degree in Urban Design from CEPT University, Ahmedabad, and was the recipient of the academic excellence award in 2022. She is a certified Architect with the Council of Architecture, India, and has experience in academics and architectural practice.