Monica Mody

Dr. Monica Mody is a Core Professor at Pacifica Graduate Institute in the Mythological Studies with Emphasis in Depth Psychology Program. Her work bridges decolonial theory, indigenous epistemologies, and feminist scholarship with creative practices.

• Ph.D., East-West Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies
• M.F.A., Creative Writing, University of Notre Dame

Research focuses on South Asian borderlands, non-dual embodiment, and arts-based methodologies. She explores intersections of ancestral lineages, trauma, and ecological consciousness through poetic inquiry.

Recent publications emphasize animistic relationality, ecofeminist frameworks, and transdisciplinary approaches to mythological studies. Her work demonstrates strong integration of theory, practice, and spirituality.

Scientific Awards

• Kore Award for Best Dissertation in Women and Mythology
• Sparks Prize Fellowship
• Zora Neale Hurston Award
• TOTO Award for Creative Writing

Dr. Mody actively contributes to academic discourse through presentations at international conferences like El Mundo Zurdo and the Parliament of World Religions, while maintaining a vibrant creative practice in poetry and ritual.