She works as an Assistant Professor at the KRVIA and is involved with the Research and Design Cell at the school. As an urban researcher and activist herinterests include research and advocacy in areas related to urban and environmental policy, urban ecology and livelihoods, affordable housing, urban commons and urban social movements. Some of her previous work involves framing conservation policy and guidelines, participatory area planning, and the upgradation/self development ofurban villages and informal settlements. As a member of the People's Campaign over Mumbai's development plan, she works in collaboration with various organizations and communities in the city on issues related to planning and urban development.