Monica Arés, Executive Director
Monica is a leading expert in innovation and immersive technology, whose roles across technology and education solidify her as a leader in the global technological landscape. Her pioneering work in building new tools with XR and AI technology has made strides in fostering lifelong learning, curiosity and the quest for innovation with the goal of increasing access to education and transforming the way we learn. As the former Head of Immersive Learning at Meta and a visionary leader on Interactive Learning Labs at Amazon, Monica has become a seminal figure in the field of immersive education.
Named among the Top 100 Global Women of the Future in Emerging Tech, Monica’s influence resonates globally. As an advisor and Chief Innovation Officer for startups and Founder of Th3 Third Door, Monica has formulated and executed innovative tech solutions that reimagine the future of work and learning.
As the Executive Director of the Innovation, Digital Education, and Analytics (IDEA) Lab at Imperial College, Monica is defining the vision for the future of learning while leading an expert team through the development and growth of new solutions for the rapidly evolving industry. In its scale, scope, and complexity, this transformation of technology will be unlike anything we’ve experienced before. Monica’s leadership embodies an inspiring journey towards a future where the convergence of technology and humanity will unlock revolutionary tools to solve some of our biggest challenges.
Research & Innovation
Nai Li
Senior Educational Researcher
Developers
Media
Dominic Jacobs
Online Learning Video Producer
Calin Chisalom
Online Learning Video Producer
Learning design
Jamina Ward
Head of Online Learning Design
Nuria Benavent-Esteve
Senior Learning Designer
James Piper
Senior Learning Designer
Joe Pollard
Senior Learning Designer
Katie Hughes
Senior Learning Designer