Draft:Monica Devendran

Dr. Monica Devendran
Dr. Monica Devendran
Born	Charulatha MD (aka) Monica Devendran
Citizenship	British
Education	MAHER University
Alma mater	CSI Ewarts
Occupation(s)	Dental Surgeon, Politician & Entrepreneur
Known for	First woman of colour Mayor of Amesbury in 1044 years; First British-Tamil Mayor in UK history; President of World Dental Council;
Office	The Worshipful Mayor of Amesbury; Chairman, Amesbury Branch Conservative Association; Unitary Councillor for Amesbury West;
Political party	Conservative Party (UK)
Website	www.monicadevendran.co.uk

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Instructions · What links here · Monica Devendran (talk: + · bio) · (log) · Copyvios report · reFill · Citation Bot · (Search: Google, Wikipedia) · Submitted 4 hours ago by Scienceblogger1999 (talk: D · +) · Last edited 3 seconds ago by Asukite

Comment: Can you reframe the lead section to align with WP:NPOV? Ibjaja055 (talk) 16:23, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

Dr. Charulatha MD (aka) Monica Devendran is a British dental surgeon and Conservative Party politician who has served as Mayor of Amesbury since 2023. She is the Founder President of the World Dental Council and Chairman of the Amesbury Branch Conservative Association. Devendran represents Amesbury West as a councillor on both Wiltshire Council and Amesbury Town Council.^[1]

Early life and education

Monica Devendran completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from MAHER University in India. She later pursued a Business Management Program with specialisations in Marketing, Communication, and Human Resources.^[2]

Professional career

World Dental Council

Monica Devendran is the Founder President of the World Dental Council, an international organisation dedicated to advancing dental healthcare globally.^[3]

Political career

Local government

Monica Devendran was elected as a Conservative Party councillor for Amesbury West on Wiltshire Council in the 2021 local elections.^[4] She serves on several committees including:

Health Select Committee
Amesbury Area Board

Conservative party leadership

In 2024, Monica Devendran was elected as the Chairman of the Amesbury Branch of the East Wiltshire Conservative Association, where she leads local Conservative Party initiatives and coordinates activities in the Amesbury area.^[5]

Mayor of Amesbury

In a historic appointment, Monica Devendran was elected as Mayor of Amesbury in 2023, becoming the first woman of colour to hold this position in the town's 1044-year history.^[6]^[7]

Community Involvement

Patronage

In 2024, Monica Devendran was appointed as the Patron of the Amesbury Men's Shed, a community project aimed at promoting mental health and wellbeing. The initiative provides a space for the community to engage in practical activities, share skills, and build social connections.^[8]

Environmental Initiatives

As mayor, Monica Devendran has supported various environmental initiatives, which received support from Wiltshire Council.^[9]

References

^ "Councillor Dr Monica Devendran". Amesbury Town Council. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
^ "Dr. Monica Devendran, Mayor of Amesbury & Trailblazing Leader Inspires Don Bosco College Students". IUS-SDB. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
^ "World Dental Council". World Dental Council. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
^ "Wiltshire Council election results". Salisbury Journal. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
^ "Amesbury Branch Conservative Association". Facebook. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
^ "Mayor Monica Devendran's Remarkable Term". New Valley News. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
^ "New Amesbury Mayor outlines plans for the coming year". Salisbury & Avon News. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
^ "Amesbury Men's Shed to open early next year". New Valley News. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
^ "Sustainable Amesbury Wins Support". Sustainable Amesbury. Retrieved 2024-12-04.

External links

References

[1] "Councillor Dr Monica Devendran". Amesbury Town Council. Retrieved 2024-12-04.

[2] "Dr. Monica Devendran, Mayor of Amesbury & Trailblazing Leader Inspires Don Bosco College Students". IUS-SDB. Retrieved 2024-12-04.

[3] "World Dental Council". World Dental Council. Retrieved 2024-12-04.

[4] "Wiltshire Council election results". Salisbury Journal. Retrieved 2024-12-04.

[5] "Amesbury Branch Conservative Association". Facebook. Retrieved 2024-12-04.

[6] "Mayor Monica Devendran's Remarkable Term". New Valley News. Retrieved 2024-12-04.

[7] "New Amesbury Mayor outlines plans for the coming year". Salisbury & Avon News. Retrieved 2024-12-04.

[8] "Amesbury Men's Shed to open early next year". New Valley News. Retrieved 2024-12-04.

[9] "Sustainable Amesbury Wins Support". Sustainable Amesbury. Retrieved 2024-12-04.

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