Monica Arés builds learning ecosystems at the intersection of AI, spatial computing, and storytelling to transform how people connect to the world around them. She began her career as a K-12 educator, an experience that continues to shape how she thinks about technology and who it serves. Across leadership roles at Microsoft, Meta, Imperial College London, and Amazon, she has built and scaled learning experiences that expand access to education and transform the way we learn.

As a member of The Hydrous Advisory Committee, Monica brings deep expertise in immersive learning and translating complex topics into experiences that spark curiosity and action. Her work with The Hydrous reflects a longstanding conviction: that emerging technology is most powerful when it brings people closer to environments, ideas, and perspectives they might otherwise never experience, building lasting pathways for empathy and learning. She holds a Master's in Education from Harvard University and has been named one of the Top 100 Global Women of the Future in Emerging Technology.